Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup With Kale
Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with this Homemade Tuscan Chicken Soup. Packed with chicken sausage, kale, and creamy goodness, it's comfort in a bowl.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken sausage links mild or spicy, your choice
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale chopped (stems removed)
- 2 cups potatoes diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Remove the sausage from its casing and add it to the pot. Break it up with your wooden spoon and cook until nicely browned.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced potatoes and kale. Stir it all together.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover your pot and let everything simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Reduce the heat to low, pour in the heavy cream, and stir until the soup turns creamy.
- For a velvety consistency, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup. Or transfer a portion to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Don't rush the sautéing step; it builds the base flavor of your soup.
- Adjust the kale to your liking; more for a hearty bite, less for a milder taste.
- For an extra kick, opt for spicy chicken sausage.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!