comforting and creamy Italian soup
A comforting and creamy Italian soup loaded with sausage, potatoes, bacon, kale, and spices. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy to make in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chopped kale (or spinach)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic and sauté 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add potato slices, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in kale and simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Return bacon to the pot, stir gently, and serve hot.
Notes
- Substitute spinach for kale if preferred.
- Coconut milk can replace heavy cream for a dairy-free version.
- Use mild sausage if serving children.
- Yukon gold potatoes hold shape best.
- Soup thickens as it sits—add broth when reheating.