There are some dinners that just work. They’re simple, nourishing, packed with flavor, and everyone at the table happily eats them without a complaint.
This Sausage, Kale & Sweet Potato Soup is one of those meals.
It’s hearty from the sausage, naturally sweet from tender sweet potatoes, loaded with earthy mushrooms, and balanced with bright apple cider vinegar. And the best part? It all comes together in one pot.
If you need a dinner that feels comforting but still full of real, wholesome ingredients, this is it.
Ingredient Highlights
Ground Sausage – Adds richness and flavor. You can use mild, spicy, or even turkey sausage depending on your preference.
Sweet Potatoes – Naturally sweet and creamy once softened, they balance the savory broth beautifully.
Baby Bella Mushrooms – Add depth and that subtle umami flavor that makes soups taste like they simmered all day.
Kale – A nutrient-dense green that holds up perfectly in hot soup without getting mushy.
Apple Cider Vinegar – Don’t skip this! It brightens everything and brings the flavors together.
Sausage, Sweet Potato, and Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes
- 12 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 5 cups kale, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in the olive oil until no longer pink.
- Add the onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
- Add the chicken stock. sweet potatoes, baby Bella mushrooms, apple cider vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper and raise heat until it reaches a boil. Once boiling, simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes soften.
- Add the kale and cook for a couple minutes, or until the sausage is heated and the kale softened.
