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Creamy Italian Sausage, Kale and Potato Soup

A lightened up version of the infamous Zuppa Toscana, this soup has everything you love about the hearty version, with a few swaps for keeping you on target for your goals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Italian Sausage sweet, mild or hot
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp chicken or veggie bouillon omit if using stock
  • 1/4 cup flour optional
  • 6 cups water or desired stock chicken or vegetable work best
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 2 cups baby gold potatoes quartered
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Once heated, add Italian sausage. Cook until most of the pink has been cooked through.
  • Next, add chopped vegetables and cook until softened, about 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, seasonings and chicken bouillon, if using, and cook for another 4 minutes. If including flour for thickening, add now and cook for an additional 3 minutes, otherwise, proceed to step 3.
  • Carefully, pour in half of the water or chicken stock and stir while scraping the bottom to get any brown bits incorporated. Pour in the remaining broth and allow to come to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid and add in potatoes and chopped kale. Replace lid and allow to cook until potatoes are softened, but still firm in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Add in heavy cream and cook an additional 10 minutes. If not using heavy cream, allow to cook until potatoes are fork tender and kale is softened.
  • Serve hot, topped with parmesan and cracked black pepper if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

If using bouillon, you may not need to add salt as the salt level is fairly high. However, if omitting, be sure to taste and adjust for seasoning as needed!
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