Tuscan Kale and Sausage SoupIngredients:
1 pound Tuscan kale, washed and chopped 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (14.
5 ounces each) chicken broth 2 cups water 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained) 1 cup small shell pasta 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper to tasteInstructions:
1.
In a large pot over medium heat, brown the sausage and break it into small pieces.
Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set aside.
2.
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Stir in the chicken broth, water, tomatoes, and kale.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the kale has wilted.
5.
Add the cooked sausage and pasta to the soup.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
6.
Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese and crusty bread, if desired.
Tips:
For a spicy soup, use hot Italian sausage.
If you can’t find Tuscan kale, you can substitute other types of kale, such as curly kale or baby kale.
Serve with crusty bread or a side of mashed potatoes to soak up the flavorful broth.

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