Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with Italian sausage, sweet potatoes, and kale, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (Mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (Peeled and diced)
- 4 cups chicken broth (Or veggie broth)
- 1 medium yellow onion (Chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
- 4 cups kale (Chopped, curly or lacinato)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (If sausage is very lean)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- optional red pepper flakes
- optional smoked paprika
- optional splash of lemon
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go. If it is very lean, add a little olive oil first.
- Add chopped onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes until it softens. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
- Add peeled and diced sweet potatoes, then pour in broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to lift the tasty browned bits.
- Bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook about 12 to 18 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and cook 3 to 5 minutes until it turns bright green and softens a bit.
- Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. A small squeeze of lemon at the end is recommended.
Notes
This soup is very forgiving; feel free to swap greens or add more vegetables. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: American