Food & Cooking Recipes Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes Sausage and Kale Soup 3.7 (642) 27 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 8, 2018 Rate Print Share Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Try serving this easy, hearty kale soup recipe as the main course of a light meal. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 5 waxy potatoes (1 ½ pounds), peeled and cut into ½-inch chunks 3 cans (14 ½ ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 bunch kale (12 ounces), stemmed and shredded 12 ounces smoked chicken sausage, cut into ½-inch half moons Directions In a large pot (6 to 8 quarts), heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until soft, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook unti fragrant, 1 minute. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. In a blender, puree half the soup. Return to pot; add kale and sausage. Simmer until kale is wilted, 10 to 15 minutes. WILLIAM MEPPEM Originally appeared: Everyday Food, January/February 2004 Rate It Print