Sausage Soup – Hearty, Comforting & Perfect for Any Day

🎉 Introduction

This Sausage Soup is a warm, hearty, and delicious one-pot meal made with smoky beef sausage, tender potatoes, creamy navy beans, and fresh kale. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with incredible aroma and delivers deep, satisfying flavor in every spoonful.

With simple ingredients and easy steps, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or anytime you crave a comforting homemade dish. The combination of savory sausage and nourishing vegetables creates a balanced soup that feels rustic, wholesome, and incredibly fulfilling.

Let’s dive into this flavorful, family-friendly recipe!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring spoons
• Ladle

🛒 Ingredients

Meat

• 1 (14-ounce) package beef smoked sausage, sliced

Vegetables

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 onion, large, diced
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about ½-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tiny squeeze lemon

Beans

• 2 (15-ounce) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed

Broth

• 6 cups chicken stock or broth

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1–2 pinches black pepper
• ½ teaspoon white pepper, ground

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1 — Slice the sausage

Cut the smoked sausage into round slices and set aside.

Step 2 — Cook the onion and garlic

Place a large pot over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil if needed. Cook the diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3 — Brown the sausage

Add the sliced sausage to the pot. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and flavorful.

Step 4 — Add potatoes and spices

Stir in the diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and white pepper. Mix well to coat everything evenly.

Step 5 — Pour in the broth

Add the chicken broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6 — Add beans and kale

Stir in the navy beans and chopped kale. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the kale softens.

Step 7 — Add lemon and parsley

Squeeze in a tiny bit of lemon for brightness, then stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 8 — Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm. The rich broth, smoky sausage, creamy beans, and tender vegetables make every bite satisfying.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Store up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm on the stovetop or microwave in short intervals.

🥄 Variations

• Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes.
• Make it creamy: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream.
• More vegetables: Add carrots, celery, or zucchini.
• Swap kale: Use spinach (add at the end so it doesn’t overcook).
• Different beans: Cannellini or great northern beans work well.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use turkey or chicken sausage?
   Yes, both work great.
2. Do I have to peel the potatoes?
   For russet potatoes, peeling is recommended.
3. Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?
   Yes, the flavor will be lighter but still delicious.
4. Can I make this soup spicy?
   Absolutely—add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
5. Can I freeze this soup?
   Yes, it freezes very well for up to 2 months.
6. Can I use spinach instead of kale?
   Yes—spinach cooks quickly, so add it during the last 2 minutes.
7. Can I prepare it in a slow cooker?
   Yes—cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
8. How can I thicken the soup?
   Mash some potatoes or add a cornstarch slurry.
9. What if I don’t have white pepper?
   You can omit it—black pepper alone works fine.
10. Can I add pasta?
    Yes—use small pasta and add extra broth so the soup doesn’t thicken too much.

🏁 Conclusion

This Sausage Soup combines rich smoky flavor with wholesome ingredients for a dish that is simple, comforting, and nourishing. Whether you prepare it for dinner tonight or store it for meals throughout the week, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite. Every bowl is filled with hearty beans, tender potatoes, flavorful sausage, and fresh greens—making it an all-in-one comforting meal you’ll love to return to again and again.

Adam

Sausage Soup – Hearty, Comforting & Perfect for Any Day

This Sausage Soup is a warm, hearty, and delicious one-pot meal made with smoky beef sausage, tender potatoes, creamy navy beans, and fresh kale. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with incredible aroma and delivers deep, satisfying flavor in every spoonful. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this soup is perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or anytime you crave a comforting homemade dish. The combination of savory sausage and nourishing vegetables creates a balanced soup that feels rustic, wholesome, and incredibly fulfilling. Let’s dive into this flavorful, family-friendly recipe!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Meat

• 1 14-ounce package beef smoked sausage, sliced

Vegetables

• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups kale chopped
• 1 onion large, diced
• 3 russet potatoes peeled and diced (about ½-inch cubes)
• 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
• 1 tiny squeeze lemon

Beans

• 2 15-ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed

Broth

• 6 cups chicken stock or broth

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 –2 pinches black pepper
• ½ teaspoon white pepper ground

Equipment

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring spoons
• Ladle

Method

 

Step 1 — Slice the sausage

1. Cut the smoked sausage into round slices and set aside.

Step 2 — Cook the onion and garlic

1. Place a large pot over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil if needed. Cook the diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3 — Brown the sausage

1. Add the sliced sausage to the pot. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and flavorful.

Step 4 — Add potatoes and spices

1. Stir in the diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and white pepper. Mix well to coat everything evenly.

Step 5 — Pour in the broth

1. Add the chicken broth. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6 — Add beans and kale

1. Stir in the navy beans and chopped kale. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the kale softens.

Step 7 — Add lemon and parsley

1. Squeeze in a tiny bit of lemon for brightness, then stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 8 — Serve

1. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy warm. The rich broth, smoky sausage, creamy beans, and tender vegetables make every bite satisfying.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Store up to 2 months.

Reheat: Warm on the stovetop or microwave in short intervals.

🥄 Variations

Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes.

Make it creamy: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream.

More vegetables: Add carrots, celery, or zucchini.

Swap kale: Use spinach (add at the end so it doesn’t overcook).

Different beans: Cannellini or great northern beans work well.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use turkey or chicken sausage?
Yes, both work great.

Do I have to peel the potatoes?
For russet potatoes, peeling is recommended.

Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?
Yes, the flavor will be lighter but still delicious.

Can I make this soup spicy?
Absolutely—add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.

Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, it freezes very well for up to 2 months.

Can I use spinach instead of kale?
Yes—spinach cooks quickly, so add it during the last 2 minutes.

Can I prepare it in a slow cooker?
Yes—cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.

How can I thicken the soup?
Mash some potatoes or add a cornstarch slurry.

What if I don’t have white pepper?
You can omit it—black pepper alone works fine.

Can I add pasta?
Yes—use small pasta and add extra broth so the soup doesn’t thicken too much.

🏁 Conclusion

This Sausage Soup combines rich smoky flavor with wholesome ingredients for a dish that is simple, comforting, and nourishing. Whether you prepare it for dinner tonight or store it for meals throughout the week, this recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite. Every bowl is filled with hearty beans, tender potatoes, flavorful sausage, and fresh greens—making it an all-in-one comforting meal you’ll love to return to again and again.