Description
A comforting soup packed with protein-rich smoked turkey sausage, tender potatoes, and nutrient-dense kale, perfect for a family meal in under an hour.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 12 oz smoked turkey sausage, sliced
- 2 lb baby Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 5 cups chicken stock
- Âľ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups shredded kale (Tuscan or curly)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion, garlic, a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until onions soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika and oregano.
- Add the smoked turkey sausage pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Pour in the quartered potatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover and cook until potatoes are soft, roughly 12–15 minutes.
- Whisk together heavy cream and flour until smooth. Stir into the pot, bring to a boil again, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Add shredded kale and simmer for 5 more minutes until tender and bright green. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Use any smoked sausage you love; chicken or turkey kielbasa works beautifully. For extra flavor, stir in a splash of lemon juice or thyme at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg