20-Min Tuscan Sausage & Kale Soup
Spicy Italian sausage, tender kale, and crispy potatoes in a quick, creamy broth. One skillet, 20 minutes — weeknight comfort that tastes like you simmered it all day.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (bulk or casings removed)
- 1 lb Red potatoes, halved
- ½ medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium Carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 cups Fresh kale (tuscan or lacinato), chopped, ribs removed
- ½ cup Heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- 1
Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into bite-sized pieces with a spoon, 5–6 minutes.
- 2
Add potatoes, onion, and carrots. Stir to coat in the sausage fat, then pour in 4 cups water and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender, 8–10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in kale and cream. Simmer for 2 minutes until kale wilts and turns bright green.
- 5
Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with fresh herbs if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or large soup pot
- wooden spoon
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- ladle
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