🥣 Cozy Up with This Spicy Sausage, Sweet Potato & Kale Soup

You know those nights when you want something cozy and bold — the kind of meal that hugs you back but still has a little kick? This Spicy Sausage, Sweet Potato & Kale Soup is exactly that. It’s hearty, nourishing, and packed with smoky flavor — all made in one pot in about 30 minutes.

It’s Paleo, Whole30, gluten-free, and dairy-free — but most importantly, it tastes incredible. Think creamy coconut broth, spicy sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and fresh kale all coming together in one steamy, flavor-packed bowl. Comfort food with zero compromise.

🌶 Why You’ll Love It

• One-pot wonder: Less mess, more flavor.

• 30-minute dinner: Perfect for busy weeknights.

• Wholesome and hearty: Loaded with protein, veggies, and healthy fats.

• Customizable heat: Turn the spice up or down to match your mood.

🧄 Ingredients

Servings: 6 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 12 oz Paleo-friendly precooked chorizo or andouille sausage, sliced into coins

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

• Dash cayenne pepper (optional — or more if you like it hot!)

• 1 large sweet potato (or 2 small), peeled and chopped into ½-inch cubes

• 5 cups chicken bone broth

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk

• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, but adds a nice cheesy note)

• 4 cups fresh kale, roughly chopped

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the sausage.
   Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the sliced sausage and brown for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add onion and garlic.
   Stir in the chopped onion and cook for another 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1–2 minutes more, until fragrant.

3. Add the sweet potatoes.
   Toss in the chopped sweet potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and stir to coat everything in that delicious smoky mix.

4. Simmer the soup.
   Pour in the bone broth, bring it to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium. Let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

5. Make it creamy.
   For a thicker, creamier soup, remove about half of the sweet potatoes and mash or puree them before stirring back into the pot. Add the coconut milk and nutritional yeast, then stir in the kale. Cook for another 3 minutes, until the kale just wilts.

6. Taste and serve.
   Adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls, serve hot, and enjoy the cozy comfort of every spoonful!

🥄 Storage & Meal Prep

Leftovers keep beautifully — store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. The flavors get even better the next day, so it’s perfect for make-ahead lunches or easy weeknight reheats.

❤️ Final Thoughts

This Spicy Sausage, Sweet Potato & Kale Soup is the kind of recipe that makes you forget you’re eating something healthy. It’s smoky, creamy, a little spicy, and deeply satisfying — basically everything you want in a bowl when the weather cools off or you just need a flavor-packed reset.

Make it once, and it’s guaranteed to become part of your cozy-night rotation.