Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup. Sausage, kale, and potatoes give a creamy Italian-inspired soup a hearty, rich flavor. All Reviews for Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup. Though kale probably originated in the dry heat of the Mediterranean, it became a fixture in the kitchens of northern Europe.
Stir all this together, then add a splash of heavy cream because you're a rebel and you want a last-minute burst of richness.
This Sausage Potato Soup is made with kale, and some carrots, celery, and onions for good measure.
I keep a stash in my freezer for recipes like this Creamy Sausage and Potatoes and these Sweet and Sour Smokies, but they would also make an awesome swap in this Sausage Tortellini Soup!
You can cook Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup using 9 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup
- Prepare 4 slice of bacon.
- You need 1 lb of bulk sausage (We like hot).
- You need 1 large of onion, chopped.
- You need 1 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper.
- You need 3 medium of potatoes.
- You need 1 clove of garlic, minced.
- It's 1 quart of chicken broth.
- It's 1 bunch of kale.
- You need 1 cup of heavy cream.
I typically use red potatoes, but Russets (or even other varieties) will work just fine. I don't peel the potatoes, but you definitely can. You may also like my sausage, kale, and gnocchi soup or my lasagna soup. The traditional Portuguese kale and potato soup inspired this delicious country-style dish.
Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup step by step
- Sauté bacon until crisp in large skillet. (You can achieve crisper bacon when cooking at lower temperature.).
- Peel and chop onion while bacon cooks.
- Drain bacon on paper towel. Drain bacon grease from pan..
- Fry sausage and crushed red pepper in same pan until done..
- Peel potatoes and slice into 1/4" slices while sausage fries. (I like to rinse my potatoes after slicing so starch doesn't float on top of the soup).
- Drain sausage well, you may rinse it in a sieve if desired. Drain. all but 1 Tbsp. grease from pan..
- Crumble bacon into large soup pot add sausage, potatoes, and chicken broth. Cook on medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic in sausage grease. When limp add to soup mixture..
- Wash greens thoroughly and coarsely chop. Add to soup and cook until greens are to your liking..
- Add heavy cream and serve..
It's especially welcome in the winter months when kale is. Remove the sausage from the pot and, when it is cool enough to handle. Potatoes, Italian sausage, and nutritious kale get together in this yummy soup. This thick and hearty soup is the perfect meal for a brisk fall or winter evening. Use sweet Italian sausage or another mild or spicy fresh pork sausage in this flavorful potato soup.