SAUSAGE KALE SOUP

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This zesty Italian soup is sure to become a favorite with your guests-just as it has with mine. The spicier the seasoning in the sausage, the better the soup. -Nancy Dyer, Grover, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. Place the sausages in a ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; pierce casings. Bake 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain; set aside to cool. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute onion and bacon 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add water, broth and potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Cut sausages in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-in. slices. Add kale, cream and sausage to soup; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.