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Sausage Potato and Kale Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful soup combining smoked sausage, potatoes, and kale for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb smoked beef sausage, kielbasa, or andouille sausage, sliced into coins

Vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4-6 cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

Potatoes or Cauliflower

  • 4 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 32 ounces no sodium chicken bone broth

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or half & half
  • 4 cups roughly chopped tuscan or curly kale
  • to taste fresh ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Sauté sliced sausage in a heavy-bottomed pan for 2-3 minutes until golden, then add onion and garlic, cooking for 5 minutes until translucent.
  • Add smoked paprika, potatoes, and broth. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are soft. Adjust paprika to taste.
  • Stir in kale and cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes until kale wilts. Serve with black pepper.
  • For Instant Pot: Sauté sausage, then add onion, garlic, paprika, potatoes, and broth. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, then release pressure. Stir in kale and simmer briefly before serving.

Notes

Feel free to add more broth if the soup thickens too much during cooking.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kale, Potato, Sausage