“Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly visit the lazy.” ~ Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
I resemble that remark! Deep summer has taken hold of me and has put me in such a lazy state of mind that I can’t think of a single thing to write about. This soup that I prepared a while ago during a break in the summer heat that a few days of rain provided came to me by the way of my daughter. It became a regular at our table and is loved even by kale’s most ardent haters. It is comforting, easy and nutritious.
She made this soup for her husband’s Air Force unit and it was a big hit. She said not a drop was left over and she was asked to make it again. That should tell you something about how good this is. I hope you give it a try, if not now with summer in full force, in the fall when responsibility wins out and laziness becomes disrespectful once again. Happy rest of the summer!!!
¡Que aproveche!
Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Italian sausage ground
- 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 lb. bacon chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 10 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large potatoes Russet or Idaho, peeled and sliced
- 1 small bunch of kale washed, stemmed and chopped
Instructions
- Saute Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot until sausage is cooked through.
- Remove it from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add bacon, onions and garlic and cook over medium low heat until onions are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and heat to a boil and then turn to a simmer.
- Add the potatoes and cook until soft, about 15 minutes, check with a fork.
- Add the cream, turn off the heat, stir in the sausage and kale and let heat through then serve.
I love food! I read cookbooks like they were novels. I get giddy in a farmer’s market. I find a chicken in a pot surrounded by carrots, onion, and celery a thing of beauty. My favorite sound is Mmmmmmmm!
Delicious!! Creamy and Tasty Soup
Thank you!!! It is one of my family’s favorites.
“Laziness is the mother of all shortcuts.” ~ Adam J. Holland
Woah, Tammy! If this soup is laziness on your part, please just sit and stay lazy. This is outstanding. Just wonderful!
Thanks so much!!! I like your quote so much better!
I love all sausage and kale soups but I’ve never had one with cream in it. Your recipe looks fabulous and can’t wait to make it. I have a feeling it will be one of my go-to soup recipes this Fall/Winter. Also, like the fact that it has bacon in it. Yay to bacon!!!
haha Thanks, Karrie!! You won’t be disappointed. 🙂
I know how delicious this must be! It’s similar to my clam chowder, which is one of our favorites. I can’t wait to try it with the sausage and kale!
I don’t think you’ll be disappointed, Andrea!!! 🙂
I happen to LOVE kale, so I KNOW I will absolutely adore this soup! This looks creamy, dreamy and like it belongs in my belly! I wish my food looked like this when I was feeling lazy!! Hope you are having a beautiful weekend, my friend! Cheers! <3
Thanks, Cheyanne!
Wow this looks so comforting and delicious! Nothing like a good sausage soup, I always say!
Thanks, Annie!
The recipe never states when to return the sausage. I’m going to put it back when I add the potatoes for plenty of flavor.
I’m so glad you brought this to my attention. It is suppose to be returned to the pot at the end when you add the kale, but I’m sure I’ve also added it back with the potatoes and it didn’t make much of a difference. I hope you enjoyed the soup! It is a favorite around here. 😀
This is now my favorite soup. So delicious! I used gold potatoes and the family requested I add more potatoes next time. I also added 3 Tbs. cornstarch in 1/4 cup water before I added the kale to thicken slightly. I served it with garlic bread. I have plenty left over and hope I can until dinner to have it again!! I’m spreading the word!!
I’m so glad to hear that! Your tweaks sound good.
Just to confirm regarding the bacon; it is uncooked chopped? Haven’t made it yet but can’t wait. Had kale and sausage soup in a restaurant (Olive Garden here in the East) and loved it!
Yes, uncooked and chopped.