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Hearty Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup with Potatoes and Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Tuscan Soup is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal inspired by Italian cuisine, featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, nutritious kale, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for warming up on chilly evenings, this soup combines comforting textures and bold flavors with the ease of stovetop cooking.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering to prepare for cooking the sausage and aromatics.
  2. Cook sausage: Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks until browned and fully cooked through.
  3. Sauté onions: Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add garlic: Mix in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Add broth and potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  6. Simmer potatoes: Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  7. Add kale: Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted and tender.
  8. Finish soup: Pour in the heavy cream, then season with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken slightly.
  9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute spinach for kale if preferred for a milder leafy green flavor.
  • For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half to reduce fat content.
  • Use mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your heat preference.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and taste great reheated.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/hearty-tuscan-sausage-and-kale-soup-with-potatoes-and-cream-recipe/