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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups water, or more as needed
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1 large onion, chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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5 sprigs fresh thyme
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3 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon dried sage, or more to taste
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1 pound ground hot Italian sausage
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4 red potatoes, or more to taste, chopped
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1 large bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
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1 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
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1 cup half-and-half
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Melt butter in a stockpot over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk chicken broth and water into roux, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and sage; cook until mixture has thickened and onions are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease.
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Add sausage, potatoes, kale, and mushrooms to the stockpot. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Add half-and-half and season with salt and pepper.
Tips
Sometimes I end up throwing another 2 or 3 tablespoons of butter in the soup and sometimes 2 more tablespoons of flour to make it a little thicker. You can also throw in another tablespoon of sage; I think that it makes it taste good.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
352 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
14g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 352 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 57% |
Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
Sodium 1070mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 14g | 27% |
Vitamin C 42mg | 46% |
Calcium 141mg | 11% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 627mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.