Description
A warm and nourishing soup featuring sausage, sweet potatoes, and kale, perfect for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, for finishing
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant—about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sausage: Crumble or slice the sausage into the pot. Cook until browned—roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate sweet potatoes: Add the diced sweet potatoes and stir, letting it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add broth, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add kale: Stir in chopped kale and let it wilt for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Before serving, taste and add salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- Serve with love: Ladle into bowls, possibly with a side of crusty bread.
Notes
This soup can be customized with different sausages and seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hearty soup, wholesome meal, comfort food, family recipe, autumn