Cauliflower Sausage & Kale Soup
A delightfully hearty soup packed with nutritious ingredients, perfect for chilly days and busy lifestyles.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your favorite)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if you prefer)
- 2 cups kale, chopped You won’t even taste the healthy part!
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for cooking splash Olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into pieces.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic, stirring until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and stir for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth along with the thyme, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
- Stir in the kale and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes or until wilted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, topping with crusty bread and grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage with chickpeas or tempeh. You can also swap out cauliflower for potatoes or sweet potatoes, adjusting the cooking times as necessary.