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Easy Weeknight Potato Sausage Soup

Potato sausage soup
This super simple 30-minute weeknight soup is a healthy and delicious meal for your busy family. Pair it with some crusty bread for a quick and easy delight!
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  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 20min
  • Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3lbs. Michigan Russet potatoes ½” dice
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1lb. Italian turkey sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2qts. chicken stock
  • 1 head of kale, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a large soup pot saute the chopped onion for approximately 5 minutes over medium heat until translucent.
  2. Add crumpled turkey sausage and cook thoroughly.
  3. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes
  4. Add chicken stock and potatoes, bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork tender. 15-20 minutes.
  5. Add kale, salt and pepper to taste, and red pepper if desired. Simmer an additional 8-10 minutes until kale is completely wilted.

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