Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup is a hearty, comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly winter nights. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting the perfect creaminess is to blend some of the soup. The crispy sausage and fresh kale add a wonderful texture and flavor contrast. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Loaded Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon and Easy Overnight Oats with Kiwi and Chia Seeds Recipe.

What You'll Need for Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Optional: Shredded Parmesan cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley

How to Make Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup

1. Sauté sausage: In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add cauliflower, kale, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Simmer: Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.
4. Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup until creamy. Stir in heavy cream and return sausage to the pot. Heat through.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated

Freezing Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup

Freeze for up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sliced mushrooms or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the kale with spinach or Swiss chard.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more broth or water.

Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 4 cups kale, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream

Optional Toppings

• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Sauté sausage: In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add cauliflower, kale, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Simmer: Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.
4. Blend: Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the soup until creamy. Stir in heavy cream and return sausage to the pot. Heat through.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sliced mushrooms or chickpeas.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the kale with spinach or Swiss chard.
• Make-ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a little more broth or water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Cauliflower Sausage Kale Soup and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!