Cozy Italian Sausage Potato Soup (Recipe for Printing)
Creamy Italian sausage and potato soup, brimming with greens and flavor. Hearty, easy, and perfect for cozy evenings.
# What You Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound Italian sausage, mild or spicy
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or Russet preferred)
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
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2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
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1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed for sautéing
→ For Garnish
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make It:
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In a large pot over medium heat, crumble the Italian sausage and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove excess grease if necessary, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
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Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
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Add chopped kale or spinach to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until greens are wilted. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
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Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each portion with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or increase the quantity of greens. Adjust the soup's spiciness with more or less red pepper flakes.