Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Sausage Kale Soup is a creamy and hearty recipe, which is made with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and healthy kale. It’s the ultimate comfort food, a classic one-pot soup perfect for a chilly evening, ready in about an hour.
Pioneer Woman Sausage Kale Soup Ingredients
A classic combination for the ultimate rich and satisfying soup.
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups cubed potatoes
- 4 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
How To Make Pioneer Woman Sausage Kale Soup
A step-by-step guide to this wonderfully rich and simple one-pot soup.
- Brown the Sausage: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the sausage until it is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
- Simmer the Soup Base: To the pot with the cooked sausage, add the half-and-half, potatoes, chicken broth, milk, chopped onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook Until Tender: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Wilt the Kale and Serve: Season the soup with black pepper. Stir in the torn kale and let the soup simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the kale is tender. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed, then serve hot.
Recipe Tips
For the creamiest, most flavorful sausage kale soup.
- How to get the most flavor? After browning the sausage, you can leave about a tablespoon of the flavorful drippings in the pot and sauté the chopped onion in it for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. This builds an extra layer of savory flavor.
- How to prevent the soup from curdling? Once you’ve added the dairy (milk and half-and-half), it’s important to keep the soup at a gentle simmer. Do not let it continue to boil rapidly, as this can sometimes cause the dairy to separate or curdle.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, this soup is a great make-ahead meal. In fact, the flavor is often even better the next day as the ingredients have time to meld.
- How to keep the kale from getting too mushy? Adding the kale in the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, as the recipe directs, is the key. This allows it to become perfectly tender without turning overly soft or losing its vibrant green color.
What To Serve With Sausage Kale Soup
Classic accompaniments for a hearty bowl of soup.
This creamy and satisfying soup is a complete meal in a bowl. It’s fantastic with:
- A slice of warm, crusty bread or garlic bread for dipping
- A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette
- A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top
How To Store Sausage Kale Soup
This soup makes for fantastic leftovers.
- Refrigerate: Let the soup cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Gently rewarm the soup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Avoid boiling it. The soup may thicken in the fridge; you can add a splash of milk or broth to loosen it up if needed.
Pioneer Woman Sausage Kale Soup Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per serving.
- Calories: 266kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 11g
- Fat: 18g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Is this soup spicy?
The spice level comes from the type of sausage you use (hot or mild) and the amount of red pepper flakes. You can easily control the heat by using a mild sausage and reducing or omitting the red pepper flakes.
Can I use a different green instead of kale?
Yes, fresh spinach is a perfect substitute. It cooks much faster than kale, so you should stir it in at the very end of the cooking process; it will wilt in the hot broth in just a minute or two.
Can I freeze this soup?
Soups with a large amount of dairy and potatoes can sometimes have their texture change upon freezing and thawing (the potatoes can become a bit grainy). For best results, if you plan to freeze, you might consider freezing the soup base without the dairy and potatoes, then adding them in when you reheat.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Cornbread Sausage Stuffing Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Sausage Quiche Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Sausage Tortellini Soup Recipe
Pioneer Woman Sausage Kale Soup Recipe
Description
An easy, creamy, and comforting one-pot soup loaded with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and healthy kale. A perfect copycat of the Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook and crumble the sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Drain the grease.
- Stir in the half-and-half, potatoes, chicken broth, milk, onion, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
- Season with black pepper.
- Stir in the torn kale and continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the kale is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
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