Kale and Sausage Soup

Portion Size: 1 ½ cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 red potatoesWash, trimmed and diced (may leave on skin)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups kaleWash, peel and torn into bite size pieces. Remove tough membranes
1 large onion, dicedWash, peel and dice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 oz.) can nonfat evaporated milk
8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup flour
1 ½ lbs.  lean ground turkey Italian sausage(bulk no links for texture modified diets)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
For gluten free (GF): Use GF all-purpose flour, GF chicken broth and GF sausage.  Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point Quality Assurance
1In a large stock pot heat oil to medium high heat. Add ground turkey sausage and cook until lightly browned. 
2Add garlic, onions and potatoes. Cook until tender.
3Add flour and toss to coat flour.
4Stir in chicken broth, salt, pepper and milk. Bring to boil. 
5Reduce heat.  Simmer for 20 minutes Add kale just before serving. Serve hot. Top with Parmesan cheese.Temperature check must reach 165 °F degrees 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth, GF Italian sausage and GF flour. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates