Description
A cozy, creamy soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and nutty parmesan in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly nights and hearty appetites.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage: 1 pound (mild or spicy)
- Yellow Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Russet Potatoes: 3 medium, peeled and diced
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, freshly grated
- Kale: 3 cups, chopped
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: ¼ teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your soup pot over medium heat and warm the olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: Brown the sausage, then add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in potatoes and chicken broth, then bring to a boil.
- Assemble the Dish: Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Cook to Perfection: Stir in cream, parmesan, and kale. Cook until kale wilts and everything is creamy.
- Finishing Touches: Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Adjust to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls, top with extra parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh parmesan: It melts better and boosts flavor.
- Simmer gently: Avoid boiling once cream is added to keep the texture smooth.
- Let rest before serving: Flavors meld beautifully after a few minutes of sitting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup, sausage soup, Italian soup, hearty soup, comfort food, kale soup, parmesan soup