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Sausage, Kale and Potato Soup

Enjoy with a crusty sourdough baguette from the market!

Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword kale, potatoes, sausage, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk or link Italian sausage broken up or sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed potatoes, peel on
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 Tb fresh)
  • 1 tsp Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning (no salt)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • sea salt, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausage over medium high heat, about 10 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.

  2. To the pot, add the onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant.

  3. Add the broth, potatoes, and herbs. Bring to a boil, trurn heat to low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. Add the sausage back to the pot with the kale. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes more until meat is heated through and kale is bright green and tender, but not wilted.

  5. Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Enjoy with a crusty sourdough baguette.