Sausage Sweet Potato & Kale Soup ~ AKA Sydney’s Fall Soup
Warm up your chilly days with this delightful Sausage Sweet Potato & Kale Soup, lovingly dubbed Sydney’s Fall Soup. This hearty dish combines the savory notes of chicken sausage with the sweetness of tender sweet potatoes and the earthy richness of kale. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this nutritious soup is not just comforting but also packed with vitamins and minerals. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up a big batch to enjoy throughout the week. Dive into a bowl of this seasonal favorite, which captures the essence of fall while supporting a healthy lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Olive oil
- 1 pound chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chicken sausage slices until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for another minute.
- Mix in diced sweet potatoes and pour in vegetable broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Season with dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale, cover again, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg