Description
This Classic Olive Garden Sausage Kale and Potato Soup is the kind of cozy comfort food that makes dinner feel easy and special at the same time. Rich Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a creamy savory broth come together in one pot for a hearty easy dinner everyone loves. It is perfect for chilly nights, family meals, quick dinner planning, soup season cravings, and comforting food ideas when you want a homemade restaurant-style bowl without much fuss.
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups chopped kale
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
2. Add olive oil to the pot if needed, then cook the diced onion for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
4. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir well.
5. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir until the broth is smooth and creamy.
6. Add the chopped kale, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and the soup is hot.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
Do not boil the soup after adding the heavy cream, or the broth can separate and lose its smooth, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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