Sweet Potato Sausage Kale Soup
A hearty and comforting soup packed with sweet potatoes, savory sausage, and nutrient-rich kale.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the cubed sweet potatoes, chicken broth, dried thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
This soup is delicious on its own or served with crusty bread.