Ingredients
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Gather these ingredients, and you’ll be on your way to creating a dish that’s as nourishing as it is delightful. Remember, substitutions are welcome if you need to adapt based on what’s in your pantry.
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3–4 large russet potatoes, sliced thinly
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
Cooking this soup is like telling a story, where each step builds on the last to create something beautiful and delicious. Here’s how you can make it:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the cooked sausage and onion mixture to your crock pot.
- Add the chicken broth, sliced potatoes, and red pepper flakes to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the chopped kale and heavy cream to the crock pot. Stir well and taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, allowing the kale to wilt and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International