Description
A comforting, one-pot winter soup featuring savory browned Italian sausage, nutrient-dense kale, and a rich, aromatic vegetable broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 1 bunch Lacinato kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then return the sausage to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American