Spicy Kale Soup with Sausage
Cuisine: Southwestern
Author: Anita
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 90 mins
Total time: 1 hour 45 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage or chorizo, cut into thin slices
  • 1 large onion, chopped (about 1½ cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 heads kale, stemmed and chopped (about 6-7 cups)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup diced green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
  • optional: 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced
Instructions
  1. Place the sausage in a large pot over medium-low heat and cook until it begins to render its fat, about 3 minutes, then add the onion and cook for 2 more minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and sweet potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the kale and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes longer.
  4. Stir in the chicken broth, green chiles, eggplant (if desired), vinegar and salt, then bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Season with pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Serve & enjoy!
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/soups-and-chilis/spicy-kale-soup-with-sausage/