Sausage Potato Kale Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Core

01 - 3/4 pound spicy Italian sausage, removed from casing
02 - 1 small onion, chopped finely
03 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed
04 - 3 cups chicken broth, low-sodium version

→ Seasonings & Veggies

05 - 1 1/2 pounds gold or Russet potatoes, diced without skin
06 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
08 - Small amount red pepper flakes (skip if you want)
09 - 2 cups kale, torn into pieces

→ Final Touches

10 - 3/4 cup cream (any type from 10-30%)
11 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated fresh

# Instructions:

01 - Mix sausage and onion together in a big pan over medium-high heat until brown, about 4-5 minutes. Throw in garlic and cook another minute.
02 - Move your meat mix to the slow cooker. Pour in broth, add potatoes, sprinkle salt and pepper, and toss in red pepper flakes if you like heat.
03 - Set to Low and cook 4-5 hours or choose High for roughly 2 hours. You'll know it's ready when potatoes feel soft.
04 - Mix in your kale, pour the cream, and add Parmesan. Give it a minute to warm up, then try it and add more spices if needed.

# Notes:

01 - You can keep extras in your fridge up to 4 days
02 - Pop it in the freezer for a month max, but potatoes might get mushy