Potato, Kale, and Sausage Soup

This delicious, hearty soup is full of flavorful Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes.  It’s sure to warm your soul and it is a quick and easy recipe to share with your family.  Pair with Frey Organic Sangiovese.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 package (14-ounces) Italian sausage sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (for a vegetarian option use a vegan Italian sausage such as Field Roast)
• 4 cups torn kale leaves
• salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups cubed potatoes
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups cream

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat
2. Add diced onions and garlic and sauté until translucent 
3. Add sliced sausage, cook until lightly browned
4. Add potatoes and chicken stock and reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until potatoes are fully cooked and tender
5. Add chopped kale, salt, pepper, thyme and cream; stir to combine and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally
6. Remove from heat
7. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly
8. Ladle soup into bowls and serve with a glass of Frey Organic Sangiovese. Enjoy!