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Hearty Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup

This soup combines sizzling sausage, tender potatoes, and wilted kale in a flavorful broth. It is prepared by browning the sausage, simmering potatoes until tender, and stirring in kale until wilted, resulting in a thick, rustic soup with a hearty texture and vibrant greens.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sausage links or ground sausage preferably spicy or mild according to taste
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups kale leaves stems removed, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the sausage and cook until browned and sizzling, breaking it apart as needed, about 5-7 minutes.
    2 large potatoes
  2. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pot, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, accompanied by a gentle sizzling sound.
    2 large potatoes
  3. Add the diced potatoes to the pot and pour in the broth. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
    2 large potatoes
  4. Return the browned sausage to the pot, stirring to combine. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
    2 large potatoes
  5. Add the chopped kale to the simmering soup and cook until wilted and bright green, about 3-4 minutes, creating a colorful, slightly wilted appearance.
    2 large potatoes
  6. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Give everything a gentle stir to distribute the seasoning evenly.
    2 large potatoes
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving includes plenty of sausage, potatoes, and greens, with a hearty, chunky appearance.
  8. Enjoy hot, savoring the spicy sausage, soft potatoes, and tender kale in every comforting spoonful.