Italian Sausage Potato Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 1 small onion, diced finely
02 - 3 cups chicken broth (low salt)
03 - 3/4 pound sausage (Italian), remove casings
04 - 2 garlic cloves, chopped small

→ Veggies and Flavor

05 - 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
06 - 1.5 pounds gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - Optional pinch of red chile flakes
09 - 3/4 teaspoon table salt

→ Toppings

10 - 1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
11 - 3/4 cup cream (10-30% fat)

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a big pan over medium-high. Toss in the sausage and onions and let them brown for 4-5 minutes. Put in the garlic and stir for another 60 seconds.
02 - Move the sausage mix to your slow cooker. Toss in the diced potatoes, broth, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.
03 - Set to Low for 4-5 hours or High for 2 hours. You'll know it's done when the potatoes are nice and soft.
04 - Stir in the cream, Parmesan, and kale. Let everything warm up, adjust the flavor if needed, and serve it up.

# Notes:

01 - Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
02 - It freezes fine for about a month, though potatoes might get a little mushy.