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Hearty Sausage Sweet Potato Kale Soup


  • Author: sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A warm and comforting soup featuring sausage, sweet potatoes, and kale, perfect for chilly days.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian or Andouille sausage
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sauté the sausage in a large soup pot with olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onions become translucent.
  4. Add sweet potato cubes along with a pinch of salt and pepper; stir for about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft.
  7. Stir in chopped kale and let wilt for about 3-5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with herbs, and serve warm.

Notes

For added flavor, top with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: soup, comfort food, sausage soup, sweet potato soup, kale soup, healthy soup