Kale and Sausage Soup

Kale and Sausage Soup

Hot Italian sausage adds a spicy kick to this hearty kale and sausage soup recipe with red potatoes, fresh mushrooms, onions, herbs, and half-and-half.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Calories
352 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour; stir until paste-like and light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and water; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and sage; cook until thickened and onion is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 3
Add sausage, potatoes, kale, and mushrooms to the pot; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in half-and-half; season with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage, or more to taste
  • 1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
  • 4 red potatoes, or more to taste, chopped
  • 1 large bunch kale, stems removed and chopped

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