Description
Creamy Sweet Potato and Sausage Soup is the perfect dish for chilly evenings, offering warmth and comfort with every spoonful. This rich, hearty soup combines the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with savory Italian sausage, nutritious kale, and creamy coconut milk for a delightful flavor experience. Whether you’re gathering around the table with family or enjoying a quiet night in, this one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your dietary needs. With its vibrant ingredients and velvety texture, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or vegan alternative)
- 1 large white onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- Fresh kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 5 fresh sage leaves
- 2 carrots
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 can white beans
- Salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, then set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in remaining oil for about 5 minutes; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, sage leaves, carrots, diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, white beans, and half of the cooked sausage. Simmer for 15 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and chopped kale; cook for an additional 2 minutes until kale softens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with remaining sausage and optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg