POTATO SOUP W/ KALE & ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Potato Soup W/ Kale & Italian Sausage image

Provided by Lauren Perkins-Boyd

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lb italian sausage
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
6 slice bacon
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks
1 onion, chopped
3 c kale, chopped
1 c cream
2 (15-oz) can(s) low sodium chicken broth
3-4 c water or just enough to cover
1 carrot, finely grated
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add italian sausage, brown sausage, remove from pan and set aside.
2. In that same pot add bacon, olive oil, celery, onion and garlic, cook until soft, about 7 minutes.
3. Add the kale, potatoes, sausage, chicken stock, water, carrot, salt and pepper. Heat to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender. Add cream and cook for another 15 minutes or so.
4. Serve with a generous grating of parmesan cheese and garlic bread. Enjoy!