MEMORIES OF MALTA ~ SOPPA TAZ-ZALZETT U INJOKKI (Sausage and Gnocchi Soup)

Maltese sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

gnocchi

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles lower carbs and calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

Split open the casing of the Maltese sausage and discard the skin.

Roughly chop the sausage without mashing it too much.

Wash hands after handling the sausage.

Add a mixture of vegetable oil and olive oil to a large pot and heat.

Add the chopped sausage to the pot and cook until no longer pink.

Remove excess fat from the pot using a paper towel.

Add the diced onion and grated garlic to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Prepare the kale by ripping the leaves off the stalk and washing them.

Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces, using about 6 packed cups.

Add the chopped kale to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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