This kale and sausage soup with cauliflower rice is amazing. Full of vegetables, tons of flavor from the Italian sausage and it's also Whole30 and paleo compliant. Your family is going to love this!

overhead shot of kale and sausage soup

–avocado oil -Italian sausage -onion -carrots -celery -red bell pepper -garlic -kale -chicken broth -cauliflower rice -salt and pepper

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In a large dutch oven over medium heat, heat up the avocado oil until hot. Add the turkey italian sausage and scramble fry until cooked. Drain and set the meat aside.

ingredients for kale and sausage soup

Place the dutch oven back on the burner, there should be a little bit of grease left and add the onions, celery, and carrots. Saute for 3 minutes, or until onion is almost translucent.

sauteing the ingredients

Add the red bell pepper and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about one minute.

kale sausage soup in a dutch oven

Add the rest of the ingredients, stir together and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once it has started to boil, turn the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 40 minutes.

overhead shot of kale sausage soup in bowls

In this sausage and kale soup recipe I used turkey mild Italian sausage, this switch from traditional pork reduced the fat content and lowered the calories. That being said, it’s not always easy to find turkey Italian sausage so if you can only find pork, go for it.

close up of kale sausage soup