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    Home » Recipes » Cozy Soups and Stews » Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup

    Published: Apr 14, 2019 · Modified: May 1, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup

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    I first had this soup at Olive Garden and I loved it immediately! It is the perfect blend of hearty without feeling overly heavy. There are so many good for you ingredients like kale, onions, garlic, and potatoes. I used whole milk, but if you want a richer broth feel free to use half and half or even heavy cream.

    We love it spicy, so I used both hot sausage and additional red pepper flakes, but you can adjust that to your liking.

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    Zuppa Toscana (Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup)

    Sarah Baumeister
    This Olive Garden restaurant classic can be made at home, Zuppa Toscana has spicy italian sausage, potatoes, and a creamy broth.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 624 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. hot italian sausage
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 lb. red potatoes sliced thin
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup milk or half and half
    • 1 ½ tsp. salt
    • 2 cups kale chopped
    • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes optional

    Instructions
     

    • In a large soup pot, brown Italian sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. After sausage is brown (about 8 minutes), add in garlic and onions. Stir and cook until onions are translucent.
    • Add sliced potatoes, chicken stock, water, and salt. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Stir and add in kale and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Add in milk, and red pepper flakes. Stir and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1968mgPotassium: 1327mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3644IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 3mg
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