Description
Hearty sausage and sweet potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl with Italian sausage and creamy vegetables. Robust flavors meld together, creating a satisfying meal that warms souls from first spoonful to last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian or breakfast sausage
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale or spinach
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Spice:
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, crumble sausage and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes into the pot, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and allow vegetables to slightly caramelize, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, increasing heat to high and bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and allow soup to simmer gently, letting sweet potatoes soften and absorb flavors, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Add chopped kale or spinach, stirring until greens wilt completely and become tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, adjusting to taste preferences.
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh chopped herbs like parsley or thyme for added freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality sausage with robust flavor to elevate the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Choose between spicy or mild sausage depending on personal heat preference and dietary needs.
- Consider removing sausage casing for smoother texture and more even meat distribution throughout the soup.
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a delicious vegetarian version of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg