Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup

Summary
Prep time	20 min
Cook time	45 min
Source	The Pioneer Woman blog
Yield / serves	12 servings
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 2 bunches kale, picked over, cleaned, and torn into bite sized pieces
• 12 whole red potatos, sliced thin
• 1 whole onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more to taste)
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 4 cups half-and-half
• splash of heavy cream
• fresh or dried oregano
• black pepper to taste

Preparation

Prepare the kale and set it aside.

In a medium pot. boil sliced potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.

In a large pot, crumble and brown the Italian sausage. Drain as much of the fat as you can. Stir in the red pepper flakes, oregano, chicken broth, milk, and half-and-half. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Give it a taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add the potatoes, a splash of heavy cream for richness, then stir in the kale. Simmer an additional 10-15 minutes, then serve.