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Creamy Sausage Potato Kale Soup

A warm and comforting soup made with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale in a creamy broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon pieces
  • 4 large russet potatoes, sliced thin
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 2 cups chopped kale leaves
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by heating a large soup pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage, chopped onion, minced garlic, and cooked bacon pieces to the pot.
  3. Cook the mixture while stirring occasionally until the sausage becomes browned and the onions soften.
  4. Leave the flavorful grease in the pot, as it adds extra depth to the broth.
Cooking
  1. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Allow the spices to cook briefly so their aromas develop.
  2. Pour the water into the pot and add the chicken bouillon cubes.
  3. Add the thinly sliced potatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Allow the soup to cook until the potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Once the potatoes are soft, add the chopped kale leaves. Stir them into the soup and allow them to wilt into the broth.
  6. Finally, pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir gently until the soup becomes rich and creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Notes

Slicing the potatoes to an even thickness ensures they cook at the same rate without becoming mushy. Using fresh kale instead of frozen helps maintain a better texture and brighter color. If you prefer a thicker soup, mash a few potato slices directly in the pot to naturally thicken the broth.