SAUSAGE AND KALE SOUP

Sausage and Kale Soup image

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Italian sausage (uncooked)
3/4 cup onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups potatoes, diced
2 cups fresh kale, thinly sliced
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

place sausage in a ungreased 15-in x 10-in x 1in baking pan, pierce casings, bake at 300*F for 20 to 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
drain and set aside to cool.
in a saucepan saute onion and bacon for 3 minutes or until onion are tender. add garlic, saute for 1 minute, add water, broth and potatoes. bring to a boil.
reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. cut sausages in half lenhthwise, then into 1/4 in slices. add kale, cream, and sausage to soup.
heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 920.1, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 14.3