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Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup

Natasha Pehrson Print Recipe
This Italian Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup with a coconut twist is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. It's the perfect comfort food for those chilly evenings when you need a hearty bowl of goodness. So, grab your apron, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon whole fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ pound uncooked Hot Italian Chicken Sausage or Pork, crumbled
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into ⅛" rounds
  • 1 medium stalk celery cut into ⅛" half-moons
  • 8 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 head Lacinato Kale stems removed, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 13.5- ounce can full-fat coconut milk

Instructions

  • Start by heating a large soup pot over medium heat.
  • Once it's hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Then, toss in the finely chopped garlic, onion, and all those flavorful spices - kosher salt, fennel seeds, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Let them sizzle and release their aromatic goodness for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn soft and the spices become fragrant.
  • Add the Italian Chicken Sausage to the pot and use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it up into bite-sized pieces. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the pink color is gone.
  • Next, toss in the sliced carrots and celery. Sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes until they start to soften.
  • After that, pour in those 8 cups of chicken broth or stock and toss in a dried bay leaf. Crank up the heat to high and let the mixture come to a rolling boil.
  • Once it's bubbling away, add the Lacinato Kale.
  • Cover the pot immediately and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the kale becomes tender and blends perfectly with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Take your soup off the heat and bid farewell to the bay leaf (if you can spot it!).
  • Slowly stir in the can of full-fat coconut milk
  • Ladle your Italian Chicken Sausage and Kale Soup into bowls, and you're ready to enjoy a steaming bowl of comfort. It's hearty, it's flavorful, and it's downright satisfying.

Notes

Optional Toppings:
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Croutons
  • Freshly Chopped Herbs
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Toasted Nuts