Description
Hearty sausage and sweet potato soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending robust Italian sausage with creamy sweet potatoes. Warm spices and rich broth create a satisfying meal you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage (Italian or breakfast sausage)
Vegetables:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (475 milliliters) kale or spinach
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (950 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium temperature, introducing olive oil to coat the base.
- Crumble sausage into the pot, allowing it to develop a rich golden-brown coloration while breaking into bite-sized fragments.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes, sprinkling smoked paprika and cumin across the mixture, gently stirring to distribute spices evenly and awaken their robust flavors.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, elevating heat until the liquid reaches a vigorous bubbling point, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Allow the soup to languish over low heat, permitting sweet potatoes to soften and absorb the surrounding flavors, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Delicately fold fresh kale or spinach into the simmering liquid, letting the greens wilt and integrate seamlessly for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal preference.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving vessels, presenting a hearty and nourishing meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Customize the sausage choice based on dietary preferences, opting for turkey or plant-based alternatives for a lighter version of the soup.
- Enhance the soup’s richness by adding a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk for a velvety texture that complements the sweet potatoes.
- Boost nutritional value by incorporating additional vegetables like diced carrots or bell peppers during the cooking process.
- Prep ingredients in advance to reduce cooking time and create a quick, comforting meal on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg