90 minutes
A comforting and flavorful soup made with sausage, kale, and potatoes, perfect for any day.
Linguiça Or Uncured Spanish Chorizo, sliced into 1/8-inch-thick coins
0 oz
Large Onion, peeled and chopped
each
Large Baking Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
each
Garlic Clove, peeled and minced
each
Kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
cups
Chicken Stock, homemade or low-sodium canned
cups
tablespoons
Kosher Salt, Diamond Crystal
teaspoons
to taste
Plum Tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
each
1. Cook Sausage
Place the sliced sausage in a large pot over medium heat. Let it cook for about 2 minutes until it starts to release its flavorful fat.
2. Add Onion
As the sausage begins to render its fat, add the chopped onion to the pot. Stir frequently and cook for another 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften and become translucent.
3. Add Potatoes and Garlic
Add the cubed potatoes and minced garlic to the pot. Continue stirring and cook for about 2 more minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
4. Add Kale
Add the chopped kale to the pot. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes until the kale begins to wilt.
5. Add Broth, Vinegar, and Salt
Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the balsamic vinegar and kosher salt. Stir everything together to combine. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about an hour.
6. Season and Add Tomatoes
After an hour, season the soup with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the diced tomatoes and let the soup cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Serve
Ladle the soup into four bowls and serve. Enjoy your Hearty Kale and Potato Soup with Sausage.
Replace the sausage with cannellini beans, swap kale for spinach, and add a Parmesan rind while simmering for umami depth. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil.
Use chorizo instead of mild sausage, sweet potatoes in place of regular potatoes, and add some smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne for heat.
Replace sausage with chickpeas, use cauliflower instead of potatoes, and stir in some curry powder for a warming, Indian-inspired twist.
Omit the sausage and use lentils as the protein, add a bay leaf and thyme for seasoning, and consider a splash of red wine vinegar for brightness.
. Swap out the traditional pork sausage for a spicy chorizo to add a smoky, fiery twist. . Use an herbed chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version with a distinct poultry flavor. . For a rich, gamey note, consider lamb or venison sausage.
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