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Hearty Kale 'Sausage' Soup

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35 min

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Soup

10 ingredients or less

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This wholesome soup recipe is perfect for dinner when desiring a warm and hearty meal. It was inspired by Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana and is so comforting, filling, and full of incredible flavour!

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35 min

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10 min

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25 min

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What others say


Sasha - March 30, 2025, 2:40 p.m.

Used whatever I had at home: replaced cannellini beans with chickpeas, soy cream with oat cream, so it turned out less creamy than original recipe, but still tastes great! Will get listed ingredients next time and I'm sure it will be even better!
Straight to my comfort dish list💚

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 30, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

Love the creative swaps and that the recipe made it to the comfort list, Sasha! 💛


Elizabeth Young - March 18, 2025, 5:01 p.m.

Super delicious! Perfect on cold days. Used lite coconut milk because I didn’t have soy cream or full fat coconut. Eating leftovers cold is also tasty (busy days)! Thank you! P.S. All the pottery in your images are beautiful!

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 18, 2025, 5:05 p.m.

Aww thanks, Elizabeth, and so glad that the soup was enjoyed!


oceane - Jan. 13, 2025, 9:51 p.m.

Delicious!! I replaced the vegan sauvage with vegan lardon and loved it!


Sonja Marlene - Jan. 11, 2025, 11:06 a.m.

Utterly delicious! We used savoy cabbage, as the shop had no kale. Equally great and definitely goes into the regular meals rotation.


Lilly - Jan. 9, 2025, 2:32 a.m.

Delicious :) I added celery instead of bell peppers, soy milk instead of soy cream, some extra mushroom seasoning and mixed beans instead! Otherwise followed everything else. Will make again!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:38 a.m.

This sounds like a delicious twist, Lilly! Love how you made the soup your own 🤗


Alexis Bushnell - Jan. 6, 2025, 7:09 p.m.

So good! Really tasty and easy to make. I've made a batch, eaten 2 portions and frozen the other 2 because it'll make a great lunch when I'm out and about!


Hanna - Jan. 4, 2025, 8:33 p.m.

So good! It is a perfect recipe for those of us who eat plant based and live with people who don't, which could just switch out the vegan sausage for meat instead. Will absolutely make this again!


O - Jan. 2, 2025, 5:23 p.m.

Very comforting! I used coconut milk and it turned out perfect:)


Sara Hakkoum - Dec. 12, 2024, 11:58 a.m.

Easy, delicious, and comforting. Next time might try to chop the sausages and stir them into the soup after cooking. I used Beyond sausages, the flavour combination was great 🤤

Sara Hakkoum - Dec. 12, 2024, 12:02 p.m.

Oh also I didn’t have enough cannellini beans so I added kidney beans for the rest! And I quite liked the combo


govinda may - Nov. 23, 2024, 6:08 p.m.

This was delicious use coconut cream and added a little cumin so good


Mara - Nov. 21, 2024, 8:12 p.m.

I honestly just made this because it used a few ingredients i had to use up, but I wasn't really expecting it to taste super good. But wow - was I wrong 😅 this souo was soooo good and I will be definitely making this again 🥰

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 21, 2024, 9:53 p.m.

Isn’t it the best feeling when a “use-up-what’s-left” recipe turns into something amazing? 😜 So glad you loved it, Mara!


Angela Fitton - Oct. 17, 2024, 1:23 a.m.

This is a lovely soup that reminds me slightly of zuppa toscana (my fav). I used V2 British sausages and added them to the soup after frying for extra flavour. Only thing I changed was a chicken style stock cube as well as the vegetable. SO good!!! I will be def making this again for work lunches. All 3 of us (son won't eat soup, his loss!) really enjoyed it.


SensitivePNWer - Oct. 16, 2024, 7 a.m.

Had to add some spices and nutritional yeast, but after that it was amazing.


Jeanne Lewis - Sept. 30, 2024, 1 a.m.

Truly so delicious. I added mushrooms and a couple extra spices, like paprika and Italian. New favorite for my husband and I.


Anne - Sept. 5, 2024, 11:34 p.m.

Absolutely delicious. I used 3 tbs of nutritional yeast instead of plant-based cream for a creamy texture and even more protein

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 6, 2024, 4:14 a.m.

Mmm sounds delicious, Anne, thank you 😊


Louise Magnusson - Sept. 2, 2024, 7:36 p.m.

This is a great soup! All the different veggies give such a great depth of umami and sweetness, plus work wonders on satiety. I managed to find a super nice spiced sausage made of field pea from a Swedish manufacturer, which added some heat. However, I would also like to elevate the flavour just a bit, realising that there are no herbs or spices!? Perhaps some paprika powder, bay leafs and sage/thyme. I will for sure make this recipe again😊

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 4, 2024, 7:15 p.m.

Hey Louise, how exciting to hear about the field pea sausages! Indeed we opted for no spices or herbs in this recipe as our bouillon cubes and 'sausages' have a lot of flavour, but adding some paprika powder or other dried herbs is a lovely idea 🙂


Ninette Ordonez - July 7, 2024, 2:52 a.m.

I've made this 3 times already. It's my favorite soup!


Michaela - April 27, 2024, 11:19 p.m.

Delicious! No kale here in germany, so take swisschard instead and add chiliflakes as topping

PUL small logo PUL Team - April 29, 2024, 4:19 p.m.

Lovely ideas to modify it, Michaela 🙌


Fiend - April 5, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

Such a cosy soup, really delicious & satisfying. It's brilliant for making a big batch & storing portioned in the freezer too. I can see it being a staple in the home!


Donabelle - Feb. 7, 2024, 12:24 a.m.

Absolutely delicious! My family devoured this dish. 😆


Pat Boland - Jan. 20, 2024, 7:14 p.m.

We made this twice. It’s extremely tasty. All the meat eaters loved it. Both times we cooked 4 sausages instead of two 😃


Sarah C. - Jan. 16, 2024, 5:14 p.m.

Good soup, I'm exploring ways to add flavor. I added about .5 bouillon cube, an extra garlic clove and for leftovers, plan on adding herbs, Italian blend. I this soup topped with homemade gremolata (chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and salt) would be delicious. Lastly, since grocery stores near me never have soy cooking, I made it out of cashews. Soaked half a cup of cashews in hot water for about 15-20 minutes and blended the cashews with half a cup of hot water + 1-2 tbsp of hot water and it worked well!

Sarah C. - Jan. 16, 2024, 5:16 p.m.

I'm unable to edit my comment to correct typos but hopefully y'all got it :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 16, 2024, 11:22 p.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the soup, Sarah! 🙌

Sarah C. - Jan. 17, 2024, 2:42 a.m.

Thank you for posting delicious recipes :)


Amber Szymczyk - Dec. 11, 2023, 12:10 a.m.

Delicious! Has a definite zuppa toscana vibe. I added some chili flakes for a little bit of heat and increased the amount of vegan sausage. I’m sure it will be a winter staple!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 11, 2023, 3:35 a.m.

We're so thrilled to hear, Amber, thanks for sharing your experience with the soup 🤩


Nikki - Dec. 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

It is So delicious and cozy! Even my picky kids enjoyed it. I added the sausage at the end of cooking to give the soup more flavor, but that was a mistake. The soup didn’t need that extra flavor, and it turned the sausage soft instead of crispy, so I will follow the instructions next time and serve the sausage on top of the soup. Thank you!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Dec. 10, 2023, 1:40 a.m.

Thrilled to hear you and your kids enjoyed the cozy soup, Nikki! Thank you for sharing your experience, and happy cooking🌟


anonym - Dec. 7, 2023, 10:02 p.m.

Very nice


erica bulow - Nov. 27, 2023, 1:01 a.m.

Good, used spinach instead of kale. Only downside was my vegan cream kept separating.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2023, 1:34 a.m.

Hey Erica, thanks for sharing your experience with the soup! In case you give it another try, some vegan creams can separate if they're overheated. Trying a different brand and being sure not to cook for too long/at too high of heat after the cooking cream is added can help 😊


Liz - Nov. 23, 2023, 7:43 p.m.

Fantastic!!!🤩 I added some All Spice, Bay Leaves and Herbes de Provence, as I like a hearby soup. What a treat. It will definieatly become one of my staple recipes 😋

PUL small logo PUL Team - Nov. 23, 2023, 8:05 p.m.

Yum! Delicious additions, Liz, thank you 🤩


Mia Walker - Nov. 11, 2023, 2:29 a.m.

So simple but so tasty! You could definitely add some more herbs to jazz it up, but I really love it as is. Very easy and comforting.


lala - Nov. 1, 2023, 1:04 a.m.

This was ok, if the sausage that I used wasn’t flavourful - it would have been much worse. I feel like it could use a lot more herbs for flavour. I added some chili flakes to make it more interesting. Otherwise a great base!


Raquel S - Oct. 30, 2023, 5:10 a.m.

The soup came out amazing, I added mushroom bouillon powder, along with turmeric and za’atar after reading the comments. I can’t wait to eat this for the week!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 30, 2023, 5:47 a.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Raquel - enjoy the soup for the rest of the week! 😎


Jean-Marie Carroll - Oct. 30, 2023, 1:33 a.m.

This was so good. For those of you that use better than bouillon make sure you use a minimum of 4tsp. Mien tasted water at first and adding some extra bouillon helped. It was a great way to use up extra veggies and will be perfect for the upcoming cold months :)

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 30, 2023, 5:45 a.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share the tip, Jean-Marie, it's so appreciated!


Vanessa Kim - Oct. 25, 2023, 6:22 p.m.

I was craving soup because I was feeling sick. This really was soothing. I added a little turmeric and za’tar spice and some mushrooms that were in the fridge. I will for sure make again.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 26, 2023, 12:03 a.m.

We're so happy to hear, Vanessa, and hope you feel better soon! ✨


Justine - Oct. 19, 2023, 9:59 p.m.

I love this - with some toasted sour dough on the side this really feels like eating a complete meal. I swapped the kale for left over baby bok choy. Delicious.


Sarah Sipos - Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.

Made it for husband and friends - such a hit! I swapped the beans for orzo and used a ground spicy Italian sausage. I didn’t end up adding the milk to keep it broth-y. I want to immediately make it again!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Oct. 5, 2023, 8:02 a.m.

Yay! Orzo is a lovely idea too, Sarah - we're so glad it was enjoyed 😊


Sreyas K Sunil - Sept. 16, 2023, 10:37 p.m.

Love it!!! I replaced sausage with Italian spicy sausage and it was amazing.
One of the best and easiest soups to make.
Thank you!!


J - Sept. 12, 2023, 3:51 a.m.

Loved it! I am not vegan so I used the sausage that I have on hand it was soooo good. I imagine that it would be just as good vegan and plan on making it without sausage and just adding more beans. Also substituted for chickpeas instead of cannelini’s and added some mushrooms! Can’t wait to try more recipes!


madeline - Sept. 11, 2023, 6:08 p.m.

So good! Highly recommend! A repeat recipe for the fall


Paula Caviedes - Sept. 7, 2023, 3:39 a.m.

This was so good my non vegan mom was praising it an hour after she ate it! Really filling but not heavy. Will def be adding to my rotation of soups

PUL small logo PUL Team - Sept. 8, 2023, 12:20 a.m.

Yayy we're so happy that the soup was enjoyed, Paula, thank you 🫶


Alex - Sept. 4, 2023, 7:39 p.m.

So nourishing and delicious!


Chelsea - Aug. 30, 2023, 12:28 a.m.

Holy WOW!! This was such a yummy dinner, made a lot so it will last awhile, and it was so filling and comforting! I think this might be my favorite one yet…and I can’t wait to try more!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2023, 10:21 p.m.

Oh we're so thrilled to hear, Chelsea, thank you!


Keala - Aug. 22, 2023, 12:59 a.m.

I’ve made this multiple times and I love it. Easy, nutritious, and tasty.


Georgia - Aug. 15, 2023, 8:25 p.m.

Delicious!!! Absolutely loved the flavour from the soup and the sausages. Would be perfect for using up old veggies as well. Will definitely make again!

PUL small logo PUL Team - Aug. 16, 2023, 2:31 a.m.

We're so glad the soup was enjoyed, Georgia, thank you ☺️


Claudia Estrada - July 25, 2023, 4:10 a.m.

This soup turned out SO delicious. My son asked for seconds, which he’s never done at dinner! Used coconut cream instead of soy cream.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 26, 2023, 10:58 p.m.

A huge compliment, Claudia, thank you 😃


Kathleen Mink - July 9, 2023, 6 a.m.


Evelina - July 5, 2023, 11:26 a.m.

Comforting and nutritious, loved it! Swapped for kidney beans and used frozen kale which worked well.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 6, 2023, 7:22 a.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Evelina, thank you!


Mandie - July 5, 2023, 3:29 a.m.

Made this soup tonight for dinner and I LOVE it! Will be making over and over again.

PUL small logo PUL Team - July 5, 2023, 8:36 a.m.

🙌 thank you, Mandie!


Dorottya - July 3, 2023, 9:57 p.m.


Tenu - June 4, 2023, 11:41 p.m.

Love this soup! So warm and comforting. It’s filling and nutritious 😊

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 5, 2023, 7:24 p.m.

Thanks so much, Tenu! 😊


Tenu - June 4, 2023, 11:41 p.m.


Jessy Sanchez - May 24, 2023, 5 a.m.

So good😍😍😍


Carissa Joy - May 10, 2023, 1:09 a.m.

This soup was named correctly. It was so hearty and filling. My four little kids all ate it with little complaint (kale needed some convincing, even though we have it daily), and my husband and I loved the “comfort food” vibe of the meal. Thanks!

PUL small logo PUL Team - May 10, 2023, 3:40 a.m.

Oh so lovely to hear, Carissa 😃


Sammie - Feb. 2, 2023, 10:40 p.m.

This was superb!


J - Feb. 2, 2023, 12:39 a.m.

Excellent! Everyone loved it. Thanks for another great recipe.


Melitta - Jan. 31, 2023, 12:13 p.m.

In Hungary we have a similar soup but made with savoy cabbage. I loved this version and I am so happy to see the nutritional values in it.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 31, 2023, 8:30 p.m.

So happy to hear, Melitta, thank you 🤗


Audrey - Jan. 24, 2023, 7:21 p.m.

That was a great soup that we all ate, the kids (kale included) and us ! It took a little bit longer than 15 minutes for the potatoes to be ready.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Jan. 26, 2023, 6 a.m.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with it, Audrey 🙂