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Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup

Cultural Context

Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup reflects the rustic flavors of Italian cuisine, where hearty soups are common, especially in colder months. This dish combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the savory depth of sausage, making it a comforting meal. In modern kitchens, variations include adding different greens or beans, making it adaptable to seasonal ingredients and dietary preferences.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon olive oil
Italian sausage
1 onion
chopped celery
garlic
sweet potatoes
white potatoes
fire roasted diced tomatoes
3 (32 ounce) containers chicken stock
bundle of thyme
4 cups kale
shredded Parmesan cheese
salt
black pepper

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while ground turkey is often less expensive.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutrient-rich, while regular potatoes are more economical.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach offers similar nutrients, and collard greens are often cheaper.

1

Brown Italian sausage taken out of the casing in a large pot with 1 teaspoon of olive oil until almost done, being careful not to overcook it as it will finish cooking later.

2

Add chopped onion and chopped celery to the pot; cook for a couple of minutes until softened.

3

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4

Season with salt and black pepper.

5

Add diced sweet potatoes and white potatoes to the pot; let cook for a couple of minutes.

6

Stir in fire roasted diced tomatoes.

7

Pour in 3 (32 ounce) containers of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.

8

Add a bundle of thyme tied with kitchen twine to the pot.

9

Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

10

Add 4 cups of kale chopped into two-inch pieces; cook for about 10 minutes until wilted.

11

Serve hot, topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potkitchen twineknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy
Local Name: Zuppa di Salsiccia e Patate Dolci

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