Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Italian sausage potato soup made with onions and pancetta cooked in chicken broth, then embellished with strips of kale, cream, and cooked sausage

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 4 cups water
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 slice pancetta bacon, diced
• 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale, rinsed and julienned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Place sausage links on a sheet pan and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut each link in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside for later.

Step 3

Sauté onions and pancetta in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add bouillon, water, and potatoes; bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add kale, cream, and reserved sausage; simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.