Creamy Potato, Kale & Italian Sausage Soup

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian Meat Masters sausage
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5–6 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups chopped Homestead kale, stems removed
  • 1 cup heavy cream (Blackwell 35%)
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

And definitely serve it with a big piece of crusty bread for dipping!

Directions

  1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, until browned. Remove excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. For a slightly thicker, creamier soup, use the back of a spoon to mash a few of the potatoes right in the pot.
  5. Stir in the kale and simmer for another 3–5 minutes until tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream. Warm gently without bringing the soup back to a hard boil. Season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Ladle into bowls and finish with freshly grated Parmesan and plenty of cracked pepper.

Homestead Tip

This is a great recipe to change up depending on which Italian Meat Masters sausage you bring home. Spicy Italian makes it classic, while bacon + garlic, bison or another variety can completely change the flavour.