Ingredients
Scale
-
1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
-
4 cups chicken broth
-
3-4 medium russet potatoes, diced
-
1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
-
1 medium onion, diced
-
3 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 cup heavy cream
-
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
-
Brown the sausage in a large pot until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
-
Sauté onions until translucent, add garlic and cook briefly.
-
Add chicken broth and diced potatoes; simmer until potatoes are tender.
-
Stir in sausage and kale; cook until kale wilts.
-
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; warm through without boiling.
-
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use high-quality broth for richer flavor.
- Adjust spice level to your preference.
- For thicker soup, mash some potatoes in the pot before adding cream.
- Omit cream or use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350