Ingredients
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Before we get cooking, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need. This recipe is simple and uses everyday items that you might already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound of Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups of chicken broth
- 1 bunch of kale, chopped (feel free to use spinach if you prefer)
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute kale with spinach if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg