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Tuscan Sausage & Kale Soup : Hearty Italian‑Style Comfort

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 3–4 medium russet or gold potatoes, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 3 cups chopped kale (stems removed)

  • 4–6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

  • Fresh Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

Brown the sausage.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess grease if needed.

Sauté the aromatics.
Add the diced onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

Simmer the potatoes.
Pour in the chicken broth, add the sliced potatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Make it creamy.
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale. Simmer 3–5 minutes, until the kale softens and the soup thickens slightly.

Finish & serve.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and fresh Parmesan.

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