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Slow Cooker Spicy Kale Soup

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This Spicy Kale Soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Easily made in the slow cooker. Perfect as main dish or appetizer soup.

Fresh kale, potatoes, and dry-cured spicy sausage combine to create a hearty and delicious meal. A great way to warm up on a chilly day.

A bowl of Spicy Sausage and Kale Slow Cooker soup
Easy Kale Soup with Spicy Sausage

This time of year I am all about the comfort food. Food in a bowl is what I want. Let me wrap my hands around a huge mug of goodness.

This kale and sausage soup from scratch is super easy to make. If you love Zuppa Toscana you will love this too. It is very similar to the Portuguese kale soup Caldo Verde.

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RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this slow cooker sausage soup with kale can be found at the bottom of this post.

I absolutely LOVE making soup. It cooks all day while I do other things. You can’t beat homemade soup. Using your crockpot is the easiest way possible.

My family devours my Creamy Fish Soup. So thick and hearty. Slow Cooker Pho beats any takeout hands down. These soups are so easy to make right at home.

Simple Kale Soup Ingredients

Believe me when I say there is nothing complicated about this recipe. Grab a few things at the grocery store and you are good to go.

  • A bunch of fresh kale
  • Chicken broth
  • Dry-cured sausage
  • Onion
  • Mini potatoes
  • No salt seasoning (affiliate link)
  • Ground black pepper
A spoonful of kale soup

Best Sausage For Soup

This recipe uses dry-cured sausage. Since we love our food on the spicy side, I chose a Chipotle flavour. A great alternative would also be dried (not fresh) Chorizo.

If dried meats are not your thing, you can substitute in any sausage you like. It works just as well, and you can decide if you want it spicy, mild or hot.

Some great choices would be:

  • Hot, mild or sweet Italian
  • Bratwurst
  • Honey Garlic
  • Andouille
  • Chicken or Turkey Sausages (perfect if you don’t like spicy sausage)
  • Kielbasa (a great smoked meat alternative)

While you are at it, you just might want to give a few of these recipes a try.

Preparing Spicy Kale Soup In The Slow Cooker

This crockpot soup is super easy to make. With a few minutes of prep work, this spicy sausage soup cooks while you go about your day.

Step ONE: Ingredients prep

  • Wash, dry, stem, and chop the kale.
  • Dice the onion
  • Slice the sausage
  • Cut the potatoes
  • Get the stock
  • Grab your spices
Soup ingredients, sausage, kale, potatoes, onion and spices.

Step TWO: Pre-cook the meat and onions

  • Brown the sausage over medium heat for about (6-7 minutes)
  • Transfer to slow cooker
  • Remove excess fat from the pan
  • Brown the onions in the same pan until golden (8-10 minutes)
  • Transfer to slow cooker
Collage of steps 1 and 2 for making kale soup.

Step THREE: Slow cooking the soup

  • Add all the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the kale to the pot
  • Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours (check potatoes for doneness)
Collage image of steps 3 & 4 for the slow cooker kale soup.

Step FOUR: Adding the kale

  • Using a slotted spoon, remove as much of the cooked sausage as possible and transfer it to a bowl
  • Add the chopped kale to the crockpot. Turn the heat to HIGH, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Collage of the finished soup from pre-blending to in the laddel.

Step FIVE: Blending the soup

  • Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency
  • Stir in the reserved cooked meat
  • The best kale soup is ready to eat

Over the years, I have had lots of different slow cookers. My favourite right now is this (affiliate) Hamilton Beach.

If you don’t have an (affiliate) immersion blender, you can always place the soup in batches and use a regular blender. Alternatively, you can leave the entire soup chunky, it will still be delicious.

FAQ

Is kale in soup good for you?

Yes it sure is. It is low in calories, high in fiber and contains no fat.

Does dry cured sausage need to be cooked?

It is often confused with being raw. It is dried (not cooked) and is fine to eat without cooking.

Do you need to remove fresh sausage casing before cooking?

The casing is perfectly edible, but removing it gives you easier access to the filling.

Can I freeze kale soup?

Yes, this will freeze nicely. Place in a sealed container. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Kale soup in a bowl garnished with additional kale.

Now that you have your delicious, hearty, slow cooker sausage kale soup ready, I am sure you are wondering what to serve with it? Here are a few suggestions:

What is your favourite way to use kale in recipes?

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Slow Cooker Spicy Kale Soup in a bowl with a spoon

Spicy Kale Soup with Sausage

This slow cooker spicy sausage and kale soup is the perfect comfort food. Great as a main dish, or soup appetizer.
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: kale soup
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces mini potaotes (washed and quartered)
  • 6 ounces white onion (diced)
  • 10 ounces dry-cured sausage (I used Chipotle)
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 13 ounces kale (washed, dried and chopped)(reserve some for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoons no salt seasoning
  • ½ teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash, dry, remove stems and chop the kale. Set aside.
  • Slice the cured sauasge in have lengthwise, then cut into pieces.
  • Over medium heat in a skillet, brown the sausage. Transfer to slow cooker when done. (about 6-7 minutes)
  • Remove excess fat from the same pan. Over medium heat cook the diced onion until soft and golden. (about 8-10 minutes)
  • Add the onion, potatoes, stock and seasonings to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove as much of the sausage as possible. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • Add the chopped kale to the slow cooker. Switch temperature to high. Cover and cook until tender. (about 10 minutes)
  • Using an immersion blender, puree until almost smooth (or your desired consistency). Stir in the reserved cooked sausage.
  • Garnish with additional chopped kale. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 983mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6305IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg

Notes

You can also use regular potatoes cut into cubes. You may wish to peel them.
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  1. Laura Arteaga

    Yummy!! Kale is soo good I can imagine how amazing this soup tastes! definitely trying it this week, thank you for sharing such a nice recipe.

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  2. Andrea Howe

    Oh yum! I can’t wait to give this a try as I love soup, especially ones that are healthy and spicy! Thanks for the recipe!

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  3. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    My mouth is watering. I have to make this Slow Cooker Spicy Kale Soup tonight!

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  4. Anna

    Buying slow cooker was one of the best investments I’ve ever made! This soup was full of flavour, and so comforting! Even my partner, who is not a fan of kale, really enjoyed it and said he will happily have it again! Great recipe!

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  5. Kushigalu

    What an amazing combination of ingredients in this soup recipe. Specially kale and sausage. Perfect for the weather here. Thanks for sharing

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  6. Amy Liu Dong

    I have never tried making a soup using kale and this one looks really easy and delicious!

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  7. Shelley

    This looks so hearty and like such a great comfort food dish! I always feel like I run out of ideas for kale once summer ends, but it stays healthy and delicious all year! I think the little bit of spice adds the perfect touch to warm up from the cold, too.

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  8. Neha

    Oh huge mugs are my favorite too! I have a ton of kale in my fridge and now I know what I am preparing with it. Thanks for posting this amazing soup right on time. 😉

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  9. Ramona

    I knew my leftover kale would be good use! this recipe is super creative and I am so looking forward to trying it out. I love trying new recipes! thank you for sharing this recipe.

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  10. Patti@PattyCakesPantry

    Gloria, I had to laugh when you said you “love to wrap your hand around a huge mug full of goodness.” This time of year, my most used kitchen item is a large, bowl sized, mug that I eat soups from. I love this recipe and really appreciate your clear instructions as well as the different options you provide for substitutions. I can’t wait to make this. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Dionne

    I have plenty of kale andI wondered what would be the best way to use it. Well, this soup is just perfect! The instructions sound really easy to follow, too. Thank you!

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  12. Angela

    Fabulous recipe to have on hand this fall! Love that this can all be made in the slow cooker! So flavorful and delicious, YUM!

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  13. Irina

    OMG! This recipe is so creative! I would never think to make a soup using kale. I am impressed. More, it is cooked in a slow cooker. I cannot wait to make it!

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  14. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!

    Reply

  15. Chenée Lewis

    This soup will be perfect as the weather gets cooler! And so easy in the crock pot!

    Reply

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