Description
This warm, creamy soup features Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and leafy kale simmered in a rich broth for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 medium potatoes, sliced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, then transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the sausage. Pour in chicken broth and add sliced potatoes on top, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale and heavy cream. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Freeze leftovers for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg