Creamy Pork & Kale Soup
Tuscan-inspired in 20 minutes: spicy Italian sausage, crispy potatoes, wilted kale, and a silky cream broth. One-pot comfort that tastes like a trattoria.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, hot or mild, casings removed
- 12 oz waxy potatoes (such as fingerling or Yukon Gold), diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 oz kale, chopped (about 3 cups)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp parmesan, grated (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Brown sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add diced potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in cream and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Add kale and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (5–6 quart)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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