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Cozy Slow Cooker Sausage Potato Kale Soup

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A hearty, comforting soup made with Italian sausage, Yukon Gold potatoes, and kale. This slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare, pantry-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights or power outages.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage (removed from casing)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large bunch curly kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes; place in cold water to prevent browning. Dice onion, mince garlic, and chop kale.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
  3. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the sausage and onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add drained potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in the broth and stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped kale. Cover and continue cooking until kale is wilted and tender.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Browning the sausage is crucial for building flavor depth. Add kale in the last 30 minutes to prevent it from becoming slimy. If using Russet potatoes, reduce broth by half a cup as they break down more. For a creamy version, stir in heavy cream or coconut milk at the end.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, sausage potato kale soup, easy dinner, comfort food, gluten-free soup, meal prep

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