Italian Sausage and Kale Soup with Potatoes
A savoury soup of Italian sausage, kale, potatoes and carrots in tomato chicken broth.
This Italian-inspired soup brings together browned sausage, potatoes, carrots, kale and a tomato-seasoned chicken broth. The source lists a whole can of tomato paste but no amount, so this version measures two tablespoons to keep the broth balanced. Remove tough kale stems and add the leaves near the end so they remain green and tender. Use fully cooked sausage or cook raw sausage through before simmering. Serve with bread for a filling meal. In a soup pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Pour off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook onion and carrots 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; stir 1 minute.
Recipe card
Italian Sausage and Kale Soup with Potatoes
Equipment: Chef’s knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and suitable pan
Ingredients
Instructions
Brown sausage
In a soup pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Cook vegetables
Pour off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook onion and carrots 5 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; stir 1 minute.
Simmer
Add potatoes, broth and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Add kale
Return sausage to the pot and stir in kale. Simmer 5 minutes until kale is tender.
Season
Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
How to tell when it is ready
Potatoes are tender, sausage cooked through and kale wilted.
Tips
- Brown sausage well for flavour.
- Remove tough kale stems.
- Add kale near the end.
- Taste broth before adding salt.
Troubleshooting
- If cooking is uneven, cut pieces to a similar size.
- If the flavour is too strong, adjust with a little of the main liquid.
Substitutions
- Use a similar neutral cooking oil if needed.
- Choose a suitable broth or stock for the recipe.
Variations
- Adjust herbs and seasoning to taste.
- Add a little chilli for gentle heat.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread.
- Top with grated Parmesan.
- Pair with a green salad.
- Add red pepper flakes at the table.
Make ahead
Measure and prepare ingredients in advance; complete cooking shortly before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Food safety
Contains meat. If using raw sausage, cook thoroughly; refrigerate soup within 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this ahead?
Prepare components ahead and refrigerate promptly; finish close to serving.
How should I store italian sausage and kale soup?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Serve promptly and chill leftovers without delay.
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