Kale Potato and Sausage Soup

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage w/out casing

  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 small onion — , diced

  • 2 garlic cloves — , minced

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes — (optional)

  • salt and black pepper to taste — ( I usually use 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper)

  • 1 lb small new potatoes or red potatoes — , diced

  • 6 cups chicken broth — (alternatively use water and chicken bullion)

  • 1 bunch of kale — , washed and chopped

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream — (optional, I sometimes omit it to reduce the calories in the soup)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a deep pot, heat oil over medium heat.

  2. Add sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, until brown, stirring frequently to crumble it while it cooks.

  3. Add onion and garlic, stir to combine. Add oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.

  4. Add chicken stock and bring soup to a boil. Add potatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are fully cooked.

  5. Add kale and cook for 2 more minutes, then add cream. Stir.

  6. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

  7. Serve hot.

Recipe adapted from cookinglsl