Description
This Spicy Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup transforms a handful of simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful, nourishing meal that feels both gourmet and homey. Packed with lean protein, vitamins, and a delightful spicy kick, it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 lb Spicy Chicken Sausage
1 medium Yellow Onio
2 medium Carrots
2 medium Celery Stalks
4 cloves Garlic
6–8 cups Chicken Broth
1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
½ – 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
6–8 cups Fresh Kale
½ cup Small Pasta (Ditalini, Orzo)
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Ensure all your vegetables are chopped and your sausage is sliced or crumbled
- Brown the Sausage: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven and cook the sausage until browned
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Cook for another minute
- Build the Broth: Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer
- Cook the Pasta: Add small pasta and cook according to package directions
- Incorporate Kale and Sausage: Stir in chopped kale and browned sausage. Simmer until kale is wilted
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesa
Notes
For extra heat, adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or sausages.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg