Turkey Sausage Kale Soup (Printable View)
A nourishing blend of turkey sausage, kale, and vegetables simmered to create a flavorful and hearty meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 5 oz fresh kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
08 - 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
09 - 5 oz small potatoes, diced (optional)
→ Broth & Grains
10 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1 bay leaf
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - 14 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and cook, breaking it into pieces, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, potatoes (if using), and beans (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
04 - Add the chopped kale. Simmer for another 10 minutes, until the kale is tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
05 - Ladle into bowls and serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of soup that tastes even better the next day, so batch cooking becomes a gift to your future self
- The turkey sausage brings so much flavor that you barely need any additional seasoning
- Everything cooks in one pot, meaning less cleanup and more time on the couch
02 -
- Turkey sausage can vary wildly in salt content so taste before adding more
- The kale will look like too much at first but it wilts down significantly
- Letting it sit for even 15 minutes before serving allows the flavors to marry
03 -
- Use gluten free sausage and broth if that is a concern for your household
- Dice your potatoes small so they cook through in the same time as everything else