Portuguese Sausage-Kale Soup Recipe

Name: Portuguese Sausage-Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large clove garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 pound fresh kale, washed, or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped kale, thawed and drained; 2 cans (13 3/4 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups water; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Servings: persons

6 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound fresh kale, washed, or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped kale, thawed and drained
2 cans (13 3/4 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
2 carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon dried leaf marjoram, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1
Saute kielbasa, onion and garlic in oil in large pot over medium-low heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
2
If using fresh kale, cut off stems and slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
3
Keep stem pieces separate.
4
Coarsely chop fresh leaves.
5
Add to the pot the chicken broth, 4 cups water, carrot, marjoram, salt, pepper and sliced fresh kale stems or frozen kale, if using.
6
Bring to boiling.
7
Lower heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes longer.
8
If using fresh kale, add the leaves at this point along with the rice to the pot.
9
Bring to boiling.
10
Lower the heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 large clove garlic, chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Sausage-Kale Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Portuguese Sausage-Kale Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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