Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Nothing warms and comforts quite like a good bowl of soup—especially after a full day spent outdoors. This one-pot sausage and kale soup is hearty, savory, and packed with wholesome ingredients that will satisfy everyone at camp. Plus, it’s simple to cook, making it one of our favorite no-fuss dishes.

Ingredients:

● 1 teaspoon olive oil
● 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
● 1 small onion, chopped
● 1 large garlic clove, diced
● 1 teaspoon kosher salt (if not kosher use ½ tsp)
● Pinch of red pepper flakes
● 1 tablespoon tomato paste
● 1 tablespoon flour
● 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
● 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and torn into small pieces
● 1 can diced tomatoes
● 1 can cannellini or other white beans, drained
● 1 quart water
● 1 tablespoon chicken or vegetable stock concentrate (optional)
● 1 parm rind
● 1 bay leaf
● Black pepper to taste
● Crusty bread (optional)
  
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