Tuscan Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup (Zuppa Toscana)

Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 lb russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt & pepper
• red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

1. Brown the sausage with the onion in a large pot. Drain the fat, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Add the broth and potatoes and simmer 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in the kale and cream and simmer 3–5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper, plus red pepper flakes if you like.