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24 September 19, 2014 30 Minute Recipes

Sweet Italian Sausage Soup with Kale and Cheesy Parmesan Croutons

A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup! 

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A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup!

You know how you spell comfort? It’s right above. Yup, right thur.

A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup!  Spelling wasn’t my best subject. And still is not. Just ask my mother.

Thank goodness for that woman, as she is my personal editor. Just love those mornings when she sends me a text to pointout a mishap here on the bloggy blog.

Never fails. Despite the countless times I read through the post, I still miss a word.

Like I said, spelling is not my forte. But pictures are! Hence why Instagram reigns supreme to twitter. There are far too many words to skim through during the few minutes I have to even poke my head into the social atmosphere.

A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup! Just as pictures are worth a thousand words, this soup is repeating comfort over and over. And over. And over.

We won’t discuss that regardless how it is still summer, the weather in KC is way too chilly for my liking. Therefore, soup season has commenced in our house. Eating soup that makes me feel all warm inside just makes me beam. A feel good sorta meal that I will gladly choose day after day.

A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup! Sweet Italian sausage is a guilty pleasure of mine; actually turkey Italian sausage. I adore the sweet version of sausage for its ability to add excitement into any ol’ dish. Add it into a stew with a bit of spice to send your taste buds on a rollercoaster from a bit of heat to sweet notes. Just like in this soup. Oh so delicious!

I made this soup on the stovetop for a quick ‘stovetop to table’ option, but I can’t see why the crockpot wouldn’t work just as well! Just brown the meat beforehand to ensure the flavor boost that yields from the browning comes through. Simply throw the remainder of the ingredients in and let her go!

A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup!

I can’t leave you today without mentioning the toast. Gah. Oh the toast! A four ingredient flavor bomb. Slice a fresh baguette, spread with butter, sprinkle with garlic salt and load on the shredded parmesan; and be ready for some of the best garlic toast you have ever tasted. The butter melts into the nooks and crannies of the toast. The garlic melds into the butter and the parmesan gets all gooey and golden brown. Whether you add it on top of the soup or dip ‘em in, you can’t go wrong this cheesy garlic toast that takes mere minutes to whip together. And word to wise, make twice as much as you think you will need. They go quickly!

Chilly days, filled with family and friends and probably some football calls for three things, fun, booze and straight up comfort food!

A quick and hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup!

Tools I used to make this recipe:

  • Large Sauce Pan
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Baking Sheet

Sweet Italian Sausage Soup with Kale and Cheesy Parmesan Croutons

A hearty sweet Italian sausage soup filled with veggies and kale! And no Italian meal is complete with garlic toast! A quick 4 ingredient, garlic toast is perfect to dip into your soup!

10 minPrep Time

25 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

Yields 6

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Soup:
  • 1 1/4 pounds sweet turkey Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1 small onion, diced small
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (not drained)
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • Cheesy Garlic Toast:
  • 1 small baguette, sliced into 12 slices
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan

Instructions

  1. Soup: In a large sauce pot, add Italian sausage and sauté until no longer pink. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Cook until softened. Drain off any fat, if needed.
  2. Add seasonings, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with juice, broth and kale.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 15 - 20 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Soup: Meanwhile, lay baguettes onto a baking sheet. Spread with butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt, then sprinkle with parmesan.
  5. Place under broiler under golden brown, about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, as they go fast.
  6. When ready to serve, ladle soup into 6 bowls then top with cheesy garlic toast.
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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: bread, cheese, dinner, healthy, italian sausage, lunch, parmesan, quick, soup, stew, turkey, vegetables

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Comments

  1. Jordan @ Smile Sandwich says

    September 19, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I just want to curl up with a big bowl of this right now ... at 7 a.m.!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 19, 2014 at 7:30 am

      I will gladly share! Thanks Jordan :)
      Reply
      • MARICEL CROSS says

        June 6, 2016 at 7:58 pm

        I just made this, this is really good!
        Reply
        • Meg says

          June 7, 2016 at 6:12 am

          I love hearing that Maricel! Thank you for letting me know. Have a great week!
          Reply
  2. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    September 19, 2014 at 7:33 am

    haha... I can so relate. My husband is my spell checker... I've just come to terms with the fact that there will be something that I missed. :) This recipe on the other hand, you missed absolutely nothing! It is perfect, loving the croutons that compliment this so perfectly. And totally swooning over your gorgeous soups pics with the kale on top!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 19, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Ugh...I feel like that one word always has to slip through. Dang it!! Glad I am not the only one :) And thank you! This soup literally was gone in about 16 hours...it didn't stand a chance. Thanks Krista!
      Reply
  3. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    September 19, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Oh, gosh. This is just pure comfort in a bowl! Love all that gorgeous kale and sausage, and omg that garlic toast is just calling my name! Pinned. :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 19, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Oh the kale and sausage are my favorite part...and the garlic toast! Thanks Sarah!
      Reply
  4. Heidy L. McCallum @The McCallum's Shamrock Patch says

    September 19, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe on our #PureBlogLove Link party! Sausage soup filled with veggies and kale sounds delicious! I can hardly wait to see what you stop by with next week! Party starts at 8pm est Thursdays and runs till midnight Sundays! Have a great day and same some of this sausage soup filled with veggies and kale for me :-) Heidy L. McCallum
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 19, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks for another great party ;) I will see ya there then!
      Reply
  5. Terry says

    September 20, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    is the garlic used whole or chopped/diced? My guess is chopped/diced but maybe that is the word left out! lol
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 21, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Oh gosh...good catch, Terry! Yes, the garlic should be chopped. I will change that right now. Thank you!
      Reply
  6. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    I love everything about this! I want a giant bowl right now!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:19 am

      Well thank you Des! It has become a favorite around our house for sure!
      Reply
  7. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 22, 2014 at 3:47 am

    The Italian sausage soup looks delicious but WOW those cheesey and golden croutons are the star of this whole dish! I can imagine how delicious they taste alongside the soup. Thanks for the recipe, it's definitely one I need to recreate!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:18 am

      We definitely were just munching on the cheesy croutons before the soup was even done! Thanks and hope you love it, Thalia!
      Reply
  8. terri says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    This sounds delicious !! Can I freeze this soup?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 22, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Hi Terri! Well thank you! And I personally have never froze it (it doesn't last that long!) But I don't see why not. Just make the parmesan croutons when you are ready to serve. Hope that helps!
      Reply
  9. Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    This soup sounds so warm and comforting! I'd love a big bowl of this on a cool night! It look fantastic..and those cheesy toasts! yummmm!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 22, 2014 at 8:42 pm

      That would be amazing! Isn't soup season the best?! Thanks girl!
      Reply
  10. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    September 23, 2014 at 7:41 am

    What a soup Megan!!! Loving all these flavors and how quick it can be made on the stovetop. Pinned :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 23, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Thanks Chelsea!
      Reply
  11. Heidy L. McCallum @The McCallum's Shamrock Patch says

    September 23, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Thank you so much for attending week 2 of #PureBlogLove and linking your fantastic blog post, I can't wait to see what you have in store for our party this week Thursday 8 PM EST- Sundays at midnight . Have a great day Heidy www.themccallumsshamrockpatch.com
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 24, 2014 at 7:37 am

      Well thank you for the great party Heidy!! See you next time ;)
      Reply
  12. Christie says

    September 25, 2014 at 6:38 am

    This looks fabulous! I'm all for hearty soups like this for dinner. And with the croutons, the hubs won't mind soup for dinner. Thanks for linking up with us at #FoodieFridays!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 25, 2014 at 7:11 am

      My hubs definitely went after all those croutons! Thanks for the great party and see you at the next one!
      Reply
  13. Frank Abajian says

    January 2, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Awesome recipe! I would not change one ingredient. I have sent the recipe to our three children and told them they will love it. Thanks for sharing your creations. I'm a Megan fan.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 2, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      I love hearing that! I hope your family enjoys it as much as mine has! Thank you Frank and Happy New Year!
      Reply
  14. Staci says

    March 5, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Fantastic recipe! The only change I made was to use fire roasted tomatoes.. I love the smokey taste they add to soups. Perfect meal for this cold night! Soup is just the best! ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 5, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Oh that sounds fantastic! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for reporting back! And soup is da best ;)
      Reply
  15. Uttarakhand Guide says

    November 1, 2023 at 1:23 am

    Thanks for sharing these Italian sausage soup filled with veggies, these are truly amazing and unique. I was actually looking for same, can't wait to try making this delicious one.
    Reply

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