If you need a hearty winter comfort soup, THIS IS IT!!!
This. Is.
SO. Good. Especially with BFF Kadie's
bread.
When I want something good to eat, I go check out
Kadie's blog - she's always got exactly what I want on there. That's where I found
this soup and I absolutely had to try it.
I did mine a little differently - but the general idea is the same. This soup reminds me of Zuppa Toscana at the
Olive Garden, but I actually think this one is
better. {squeal!} I doubled my recipe because I wanted a big pot, so here's my version:
SAUSAGE, KALE & POTATO SOUP
2 T olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 -1/2 t. crushed red-pepper flakes (depends on how spicy you like it)
5-7 large potatoes cut into small, 1/2 inch chunks (I used red potatoes)
1/4 c. fresh chopped Italian parsley
6 c. chicken broth (6 c. water + 3 Tbs. chicken base)
1 bunch kale, stemmed and shredded (about 3-4 c. shredded)
1.5 - 2 lbs. Italian sausage, casings removed
1/3 c. heavy cream (optional, but wonderful!)
In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant. Add the potatoes, parsley and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown sausage until it's no longer pink. Set aside.
In a blender, or with an imersion blender, puree half the soup. Return to the pot and add kale and sausage. Simmer until the kale is wilted about 10-15 minutes. Add heavy cream. You don't have to use all of it if you don't want. Salt & pepper as needed
Makes about 8-10 generous servings.
