This creamy and hearty pioneer woman sausage, potato, and kale soup is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for chilly nights. Packed with rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s made with simple staples like potatoes, kale, and Italian sausage. You can easily adjust it to your taste, making it a flexible and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients Needed
- 2 bunches kale, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 12 red potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (more to taste)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups half-and-half
- Splash of heavy cream
- Fresh or dried oregano, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
How To Make Sausage, Potato, And Kale Soup
- Prepare the kale: Wash and tear the kale into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Cook the potatoes: In a medium pot, boil the sliced potatoes until tender. Drain and set them aside.
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, crumble and brown the Italian sausage. Drain any excess fat.
- Simmer the soup: Add the red pepper flakes, oregano, chicken broth, milk, and half-and-half to the sausage. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste and adjust with black pepper or more red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Add potatoes and kale: Stir in the boiled potatoes, splash of heavy cream, and kale. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Brown the sausage well: Make sure to crumble and brown the sausage thoroughly for the best flavor and texture. Don’t rush this step.
- Use low-sodium broth: To control the saltiness of the soup, always use low-sodium chicken broth.
- Add cream at the end: For a richer, creamier soup, add the splash of heavy cream toward the end of cooking. This helps preserve its smooth texture.
- Simmer the soup long enough: Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop fully. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
- Stir in the kale last: Add the kale last and simmer for just 10-15 minutes to avoid overcooking it. This will keep it vibrant and tender.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers kale and sausage soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Once the soup has cooled, store it in a freezer-safe container. It will stay good for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm it on the stove.
- Reheating: To reheat leftovers kale and sausage soup, simply warm it on the stovetop over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it’s too thick, add a splash of broth or milk to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 bowl (2 cups)
- Calories: 370
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 54mg
- Sodium: 1,358mg
- Potassium: 1,183.9mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 34g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
- Sugars: 5.4g
- Protein: 18g
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Pioneer Woman Sausage, Potato, And Kale Soup
Description
This creamy and hearty pioneer woman sausage, potato, and kale soup is a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for chilly nights. Packed with rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s made with simple staples like potatoes, kale, and Italian sausage. You can easily adjust it to your taste, making it a flexible and satisfying dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the kale: Wash and tear the kale into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Cook the potatoes: In a medium pot, boil the sliced potatoes until tender. Drain and set them aside.
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, crumble and brown the Italian sausage. Drain any excess fat.
- Simmer the soup: Add the red pepper flakes, oregano, chicken broth, milk, and half-and-half to the sausage. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings: Taste and adjust with black pepper or more red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Add potatoes and kale: Stir in the boiled potatoes, splash of heavy cream, and kale. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Notes
- Brown the sausage well: Make sure to crumble and brown the sausage thoroughly for the best flavor and texture. Don’t rush this step.
- Use low-sodium broth: To control the saltiness of the soup, always use low-sodium chicken broth.
- Add cream at the end: For a richer, creamier soup, add the splash of heavy cream toward the end of cooking. This helps preserve its smooth texture.
- Add cream at the end: For a richer, creamier soup, add the splash of heavy cream toward the end of cooking. This helps preserve its smooth texture.
- Simmer the soup long enough: Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop fully. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
- Stir in the kale last: Add the kale last and simmer for just 10-15 minutes to avoid overcooking it. This will keep it vibrant and tender.
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