Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe

By Marlenew

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch kale, trimmed and torn
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
• 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, cook the sausage, potatoes and onions in oil for 5 minutes or until sausage is heated through, stirring occasionally. Add kale; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until kale is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 90 minutes.. Discard bay leaves.

Originally published as Sausage and Kale Soup in Country Extra
September 2007, p51