Sausage Soup
Savor the hearty, comforting flavors of Sausage Soup, a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. This recipe combines savory Italian sausage—choose mild or spicy for your preferred heat level—with tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and kale for a nutrient-packed bowl of goodness. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, a blend of oregano and thyme, and simmered in a rich chicken broth with diced tomatoes, this soup delivers an irresistible depth of flavor. The addition of potatoes makes it filling and wholesome, while an optional topping of grated parmesan cheese elevates the dish with a touch of indulgence. Ready in just one hour and serving six, this hearty sausage soup is sure to become a family favorite, ideal for warming up any chilly day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice, canned)
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups kale, stem removed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- salt (optional, to taste)
- parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (including their juice). Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the diced potatoes, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir in the chopped kale. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
Serve the soup hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1915 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.8 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 7293 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 101.1 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 773 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 5992 mg | 127% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
