Smokey Sausage Potato & Kale Soup
Smoky Sausage Potato & Kale Soup is a comforting one-pot dish that brings together the rich flavors of smoky sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and vibrant kale. Perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings, this hearty soup simmers to perfection and warms the soul. With minimal cleanup, it’s an easy recipe you’ll want to make again and again, offering plenty of room for customization based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoky sausage (kielbasa or chorizo)
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (diced)
- 4 cups fresh kale (stems removed)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, and thyme to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add sliced smoky sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced potatoes, allowing them to absorb flavors for about a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in fresh kale along with salt, pepper, and thyme; cook for an additional 5 minutes until kale wilts.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with crusty bread or cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg