Best 5 Italian Sausage Kale Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and flavorful Italian Sausage Kale Soup, a culinary symphony that tantalizes your taste buds with every spoonful. This wholesome soup showcases the robust flavors of Italian sausage, earthy kale, and a symphony of aromatic vegetables, all simmered in a rich and savory broth. With three enticing variations to choose from – a classic, spicy, and vegetarian version – this versatile recipe caters to diverse palates and preferences.

Embark on a culinary journey with our Classic Italian Sausage Kale Soup, a comforting and timeless dish that exemplifies the essence of Italian cuisine. Savor the succulent Italian sausage, sautéed until golden brown, releasing its savory juices into the broth. The hearty kale, with its slightly bitter undertones, adds a delightful textural contrast and an abundance of nutrients.

For those who relish a touch of heat, our Spicy Italian Sausage Kale Soup ignites your taste buds with a fiery kick. Prepare to be enticed by the harmonious blend of spicy Italian sausage, sautéed until slightly charred, and a generous sprinkling of red pepper flakes. The resulting soup is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

If you prefer a meatless yet equally satisfying option, our Vegetarian Italian Sausage Kale Soup offers a delectable plant-based alternative. Savor the savory flavors of vegetarian sausage, perfectly seasoned and browned, providing a meaty texture without compromising on taste. The combination of hearty kale, aromatic vegetables, and a rich vegetable broth creates a symphony of flavors that will delight even the most ardent meat-lovers.

No matter your dietary preferences, our Italian Sausage Kale Soup, in its classic, spicy, or vegetarian form, promises a culinary experience that warms the soul and nourishes the body. With its medley of bold flavors, textural contrasts, and an abundance of wholesome ingredients, this soup is sure to become a cherished staple in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP



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The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see us through cold winter days. -Sarah Stombaugh, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
6 cups chopped fresh kale
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 large carrots, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 cups chicken stock
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Add kale, beans, tomatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, seasonings and stock to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until vegetables are tender. Top each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE KALE SOUP



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My mom dehydrates the last pick of tomatoes from her garden each fall-perfect for quick soups like this one. When I have time to prepare dried beans, I do-but don't worry if you don't. Canned beans are just as good. -Lori Terry, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cups chopped fresh kale
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
3-1/4 cups chicken stock (26 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon., Add kale to pot; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic and, if desired, pepper flakes; cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until kale is tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

DAVE'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP



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The root of this soup was an italian sausage soup from most popular italian restaurants. I used the first few major tries following their recipes exactly. Then I modified using variations on spicing and then tomatoes. It ended with this deliciously spicy and robust recipe.

Provided by David Hawkins

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch kale
4 hot Italian sausages
1 large onion, Diced
5 garlic cloves, Diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped and seeded
28 ounces diced tomatoes
48 ounces chicken broth
28 ounces water
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon Season-All salt
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • This soup uses kale, but you can use any of the major greens you like. I have alternated in kale, escarole, and it has been reviewed with others using spinach. As the first review of this recipe indicates, using multiple pots can be a pain. However, the only reason to use two pots is if you are actually using kale. Other greens that are softer don't require blanching and as a result you can get away with using just one pot.
  • Using two pans, the soup pot and a regular 12 inch sauté pan:.
  • Step 1.
  • In the soup pot:.
  • Rinse the kale well, chopping off heavy stems.
  • While the kale is wet just add to soup pot and add about a quarter cup of water. Blanch the kale leaves in pot, reserve liquid and leave in soup pot for now.
  • Step 2.
  • In the sauté pan.
  • Skin the sausage, split lengthwise while raw with knife, and cut into bite sized pieces, so they look like small meatballs.
  • Lightly brown the sausage (do not cook through) drain and set as aside.
  • Make sure when cooking that you don't burn the sausage as you will be cooking with the sausage grease next.
  • Pour out any grease that will easily drip out, but leave a fine coat of the sausage grease on the pan for your next step and set pan aside for now.
  • If you burn chunks of sausage to the pan, just use a paper towel to wipe out any black crust but leave some of the fat there.
  • Step 3.
  • Once the sausage is set aside take the large pieces of kale and chop into bite sized pieces. Return to the soup pot, keeping any liquid in the pot.
  • Add broth and tomatoes to the pot with the kale and begin to heat on high.
  • Step 4.
  • Sauté onion, garlic and jalapeño pepper into the slightly greasy pan with the 2 table spoons of butter.
  • When onions are slightly translucent or about 3 minutes, add spices to this mixture.
  • Step 5.
  • Add the sauté pan contents to the soup pot and add the sausage to the soup pot. Bring the entire mixture to a boil. After boiling for about 2 minutes, reduce heat to a medium low heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
  • Optional:.
  • Option 1:.
  • If you like, add 1 cup of rice to this and at 8 ounces of water while cooking. Suggest you add the rice to the sauté pan and sauté with the onion mix for about 3 minutes before putting into the main soup pot.
  • Option 2:.
  • After soup has simmered for about half an hour alone, add a package of noodles of your choice and the 8 ounces of water.
  • Option 3:.
  • Add 3 Medium potatoes chopped into small pieces while raw, sauté with onions until the potato cubes are soft to the touch. Add to soup pot.
  • Add 3 Medium potatoes chopped into small pieces while raw, sauté with onions until the potato cubes are soft to the touch. Add to soup pot.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP



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This sausage and kale soup is a big hit with my family.

Provided by minka

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage links, casings removed and cut into pieces
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 pound kale, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in the hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potatoes and onions; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add kale and garlic, cover, and wilt greens, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour chicken broth and garbanzo beans into the pot. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes and beans are tender, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.5 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 2363.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork     Potato     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

ZUPPA TOSCANO
1-PACKAGE OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE, MILD OR HOT
2-MEDIUM POTATOES
¾ CUP DICED ONIONS
6- SLICES BACON
1 ½ TESPOONS MINCED GARLIC
2 OR MORE CUPS OF KALE SLICED. I USE ABOUT 3 ½ CUPS
1 TABLESPOONS CHICKEN BASE
1 QT. WATER, MORE IF NEEDED
1/3 CUP OF HEAVY CREAM, A LITTLE MORE IF YOU WANT
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Steps:

  • I USE A CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN FOR THIS DISH. POKE SAUSAGE WITH FORK SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE HOLES FOR JUICE TO COME OUT. BROWN IN DUTCH OVEN. REDUCE HEAT AND LET COOK FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES UNTIL DONE. REMOVE AND SLICE SAUSAGE INTO 1 ½ INCH SLICES AFTER COOKING PEEL AND CUT POTATOES IN HALF THEN INTO ¼ INCH SLICES COOK BACON AND ONIONS IN DUTCH OVEN OVER MEDIUM HEAT UNTIL DONE. REMOVE BACON AND CRUMBLE. ADD GARLIC TO PAN AND COOK ABOUT A MINUTE MORE. ADD CHICKEN BASE, WATER AND POTATOES TO DUTCH OVEN AND SIMMER UNTIL POTATOES ARE DONE. ADD BACON, SAUSAGE, KALE AND CREAM. SIMMER ABOUT 4 MINUTES AND SERVE WITH TOASTED GARLIC BREAD AND GREEN SALAD YOU CAN ALSO ADD COUTONS TO THE SOUP BEFORE SERVING.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade Italian sausage. You can find recipes online or in cookbooks.
  • If you don't have kale, you can substitute another leafy green, such as spinach or collard greens.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked sausage or leftover roasted chicken.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add more vegetables or beans. You can also add a cornstarch or flour slurry.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage kale soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and broth, this soup is a complete and satisfying meal. So next time you are looking for a delicious and nutritious soup, give this Italian sausage kale soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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