CREAMY POTATO-KALE SOUP WITH FENNEL SEED & OPTIONAL SAUSAGE

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Creamy Potato-Kale Soup with Fennel Seed & Optional Sausage image

A vegetarian version of Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana - tender sliced potatoes, kale, and fennel seeds swim in a creamy broth for a soup that's both comforting and satisfying. Just add sausage to the meat-eaters' batch!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced (about 1/3 cup))
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (sliced)
1 pound red potatoes (sliced)
1/2 bunch kale (cut into ribbons (about 4 cups))
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Additional salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage links or chicken sausage links (sliced)

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and fennel seed. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, salt, and thyme, and cook, stirring, for another minute.
  • Add the vegetable broth and potatoes. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the kale and the heavy whipping cream and let simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes until the kale is tender. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Meanwhile, if adding sausage to half, set a medium pot over medium heat. Splash with a touch of olive oil and brown the sausage. Once the sausage has browned, transfer 3 cups of the soup to the pot with the sausage. Stir gently and simmer for another minute or two.
  • Serve.

HUSKY
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of fennel seed, which gives the soup a unique flavor.


Op Syco
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover kale and potatoes.


muhmmad balaj
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of fennel seed, which gives the soup a unique flavor.


Kishwar Khan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover kale and potatoes.


Pratistha Devkota
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of fennel seed, which gives the soup a unique flavor.


Wahab Khan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover kale and potatoes.


Sheraz Khan5
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of fennel seed, which gives the soup a unique flavor.


Precious Mackay
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Yaqoob Afgihn
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover kale and potatoes.


mahinja milkolas
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this soup. The kale was tender and flavorful, and the creamy broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sofia Nazir
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love the addition of fennel seed, which gives the soup a unique flavor.


Laura Axon
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the fennel seed adds a nice touch of warmth.


BrickRick 224
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


Prembhakta Rajbahak
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the fennel seed adds a nice touch of complexity. I highly recommend this soup.


Waseemk Waseem khan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover kale.


Adesokan Aisha
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Leku David
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the potato, kale, and fennel seed blended perfectly, and the optional sausage added a nice touch of heartiness. I will definitely be making this soup again.