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Kale and Potato Soup with Turkey Sausage

An easy, hearty soup made with kale, potatoes, carrots, and turkey sausage. This recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 14 oz Italian chicken or turkey sausage
  • 8 cups kale, stems removed, leaves shredded
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium carrot sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 medium red potatoes peeled, diced into 0.25 inch pieces
  • 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • kosher salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, cook sausage over medium-low heat until browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from pot, let cool and cut into thin slices.
  3. Add oil, onions, and carrots; cook on medium until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  4. Add broth, water, black pepper, sausage, potatoes, red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  5. Cook, covered for about 10 to 15 minutes. Add kale and cook partially covered until the potatoes are tender, about 5-6 minutes. Adjust salt if needed.

Notes

This soup is a great source of fiber and nutrients. It's perfect for a light lunch or a hearty dinner.