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Smoked Sausage, Kale and Potato Soup

Katerina | Diethood
Hearty and delicious Smoked Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup! An easy, nourishing meal that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Servings : 10 Servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (14-ounces ) smoked sausage, (such as kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 4 cups torn kale leaves
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups cubed potatoes
  • 4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk, I used Soy milk, see notes below for more options

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter and heat olive oil in a soup pot set over medium-high heat.
  • Add diced onions, garlic, sliced smoked sausage rounds, kale, salt, pepper, rosemary sprig, and thyme; stir to combine and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in potatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth and half & half (or milk); bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 to 14 minutes or until potatoes are fully cooked and tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly.
  • Remove rosemary sprig.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Notes

  • Sausage: I like to use either Polish Kielbasa or Andouille Sausage for this particular soup recipe. However, you can also use Italian Sausage, chicken sausage, turkey, and so on.
  • Leafy Greens: Kale is a favorite in this soup recipe, but you can also use any fresh or frozen mixed greens, such as collards or mustard greens, or baby spinach.
  • Vegetables: If you want to add carrots, celery, and leeks, go right ahead. 
  • Dairy Options: To lighten things up, I used soy milk, but you can use any milk you have on hand. You can also use Half & Half or Heavy Cream; make sure to stir in the heavy cream right before the end of the cooking process and stir well so it does not curdle. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cups | Calories: 248 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 0.05 g | Cholesterol: 48 mg | Sodium: 418 mg | Potassium: 334 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 2886 IU | Vitamin C: 27 mg | Calcium: 132 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy potato soup recipe, potato soup, sausage kale soup