sausage sweet potato kale soup
This hearty sausage, sweet potato, and kale soup is packed with flavor and nutrients. It’s a comforting and healthy meal perfect for a chilly evening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Remove sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the diced sweet potato, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sweet potato is tender.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and chopped kale. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or celery.