Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup
Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup blends rich dairy with savory sausage, tender potatoes, and ribbons of kale for a comforting, restaurant-style bowl. Gentle heat from red pepper flakes and a hint of oregano round out the flavors, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a warming lunch on a chilly day.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Crumble the sausage into the pot, then cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Stir the half-and-half, potatoes, chicken broth, milk, onion, oregano, and pepper flakes into the sausage, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Season with black pepper. Stir in the kale; simmer until the kale is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 262.84 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.03 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 14.1 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.4 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 8.65 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.33 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 516.84 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 202.32 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 188.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 146.41 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 28.38 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Potatoes, Dried Oregano, and Half & Half. Each serving provides about 262.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Potatoes, Dried Oregano, Half & Half, Italian Pork Sausage. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 262.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup healthy?
- Creamy Italian Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 262.84 calories and 12.03 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 516.84 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.65 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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