Comforting Sausage Soup Hearty and Simple Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large potato, diced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained (14 oz)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• for serving grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent (about 5 minutes).
2. Add the minced garlic, and stir for another minute until fragrant.
3. Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
4. Stir in the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
5. Add the diced potatoes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Add the chopped kale or spinach, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and tender.
7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese on top.