Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup

Hearty Italian-style soup featuring browned mild pork sausage, tender cauliflower florets, and ribboned kale in a savory herb broth.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Paleo
• Whole30
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• one-pot
• comfort food
• classic
• spicy

Ingredients

• 2 pound Italian pork sausage (mild, bulk)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 3 piece celery (sliced)
• 2 carrots (medium, diced)
• 5 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 head cauliflower (large, cut into florets)
• 8 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bunch lacinato kale (stemmed, chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds mild Italian sausage and cook for 7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles until thoroughly browned. Drain off excess grease if desired.
2. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 3 sliced stalks celery, and 2 diced carrots to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes until onions become translucent.
3. Add 5 minced cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and add the florets from 1 head cauliflower. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes until the cauliflower is fork-tender.
6. Stir in 1 chopped bunch lacinato kale and simmer uncovered for 3 minutes until tender and vibrant green before serving.

Notes

Lacinato kale holds its structure exceptionally well during reheating, keeping the soup hearty across several days.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 340
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Fat: 23 g
• Fiber: 3.5 g
• Sodium: 860 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
• Sugar: 3.9 g
• Cholesterol: 62 mg