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Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup Recipe


  • Author: I
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving


Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Sausage
1. Heat Oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Cook Sausage: Add the Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
1. Add Onion: In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 3: Add Cauliflower and Broth
1. Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped cauliflower to the pot, along with the cooked sausage.
2. Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a boil.
3. Season: Stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 4: Simmer the Soup
1. Cook: Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

Step 5: Add Kale
1. Stir in Kale: Add the chopped kale to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.

Step 6: Serve
1. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
2. Optional Toppings: Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 30