Made with savory crumbled Italian sausage, chopped kale, rotini pasta, and just a bit of cream. Plus, it all comes together in one-pot making this ultra-savory, comforting soup even better.
* 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy * 1 tablespoon butter * 1 large shallot roughly chopped * 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3–4 cloves * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour * ½ cup dry white wine * 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme * 6 cups chicken broth * 2 cups dry rotini pasta * 2-3 cups kale de-stemmed and chopped * 1 cup half & half * Pinch of ground nutmeg * Salt & pepper to taste
* Brown the Sausage: In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbled. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. * Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter, chopped shallot, and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant. * Make Roux: Stir in flour and cook until a paste forms. Whisk in wine and ½ cup broth until smooth. Simmer for 1 minute. * Build the Soup: Add remaining broth and thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer, then add rotini. Cook 4–6 minutes until pasta is halfway done. * Add Greens & Sausage: Stir in kale and cooked sausage. Simmer another 4–6 minutes, until pasta and kale are tender. * Finish: Remove thyme. Stir in half & half, nutmeg, salt, pepper. Simmer a few minutes more. Serve & enjoy! Click the link in the bio or Google “Must Love Garlic Creamy Sausage Kale Soup” for full recipe details, step-by-step instructions, and a guide to make this recipe gluten-free/ allergy-friendly.
