Sweet Potato Sausage Soup
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly flavorful, Sweet Potato Sausage Soup is the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights. Packed with nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, tender Italian sausage, and vibrant kale, this one-pot wonder balances savory spices like smoked paprika and cumin with the natural sweetness of the potatoes. A splash of optional heavy cream adds a luscious, velvety texture, while the partially blended broth creates the perfect mix of chunky and creamy. Ready in under an hour, this versatile soup is ideal for meal prep or a satisfying family dinner. Serve it with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan for a soul-soothing dish that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for keywords like "hearty sausage soup," "sweet potato recipes," and "healthy one-pot meals," this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 3 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
Remove the casings from the Italian sausage (if not using pre-ground sausage). Add the sausage to the pot, breaking it into small chunks. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
To the same pot, add the diced yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the cubed sweet potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, letting them absorb some flavor from the onions and garlic.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes (including their juices). Stir to combine.
Add the smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Once the sweet potatoes are tender, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup directly in the pot. Leave some chunks for texture. (Alternatively, transfer a portion of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.)
Return the cooked sausage to the pot along with the chopped kale. Stir to combine and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the kale has wilted.
If using heavy cream, stir it in at the end for extra creaminess. Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Serve the soup hot with optional garnishes like crusty bread, fresh parsley, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1895 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.4 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*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.
