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Amanda Patel

Easy Potato Soup with Kale (One-Pot, 45 Minutes)

A creamy, comforting soup that’s light yet satisfying, packed with Yukon Gold potatoes, kale, garlic, and optional turkey sausage. This one-pot meal comes together in 45 minutes and delivers big on flavor without heavy cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb turkey Italian sausage, casings removed (optional)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2–3/4 cup evaporated milk or unsweetened oat milk
  • 5–6 cups chopped kale, ribs removed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Chopped parsley, to finish (optional)

Equipment

  • 5–6 qt Dutch oven or soup pot
  • potato masher
  • ladle
  • heat-safe measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Brown the turkey sausage, then remove to a plate.
  2. Add diced onion and 1/4 tsp salt to the pot. Cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add cubed potatoes, remaining salt, black pepper, and stock. Scrape up any browned bits from the pot. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–18 minutes.
  4. Use a potato masher to lightly mash some potatoes in the pot, thickening the soup slightly. Stir in evaporated milk or oat milk.
  5. Add chopped kale and cook for 2–3 minutes, until wilted but still bright green.
  6. Return sausage to the pot (if using). Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6200IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

Make it vegetarian by omitting sausage. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk. Add lemon juice at the end for brightness and keep extra broth nearby to adjust consistency. Soup thickens as it rests. Ideal for meal prep or cozy dinners.

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