Cozy Up with Olive Garden Sausage Kale and Potato Soup

This Olive Garden Sausage Kale and Potato Soup is a comforting dish with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale. Perfect for cozy dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion yellow or white
4 cloves garlic fresh
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup water as needed
4 medium potatoes sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

For Seasoning

1 tsp salt adjust to taste
1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

For Creaminess

1 cup cream room temperature

For Freshness

4 cups kale fresh

For Garnishing

4 slices bacon crumbled crispy
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add butter and sausage fat. Sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
Add broth and water, then potatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes.
Stir in kale and cook for 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream over medium-low heat.
Return sausage to the pot, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot garnished with bacon and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste. Always add cream at the end to prevent curdling.

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