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Olive Garden Sausage Soup Recipe

This hearty sausage soup, filled with tender potatoes, creamy broth, and fresh kale, is perfect for any occasion.
Plus, one handy trick I’ve learned is to brown the sausage first to develop a deep, savory base for the soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 5 cups Chicken Broth
  • 4 cups Water
  • 5 Potatoes chopped
  • 1 Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 cups Kale chopped
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
 
  • Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy.
  • Remove and crumble it into small pieces.
  • In the same pot, add Italian sausage and break it apart while cooking until fully browned.
  • Remove and set aside the sausage on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add the diced onion to the same pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the chopped potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Add the sausage back into the pot along with red pepper flakes, kale, and half and half.
  • Stir well and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the kale is tender.
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