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Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

serves 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil

3-4 links of Johnsonville Mild Italian Sausage

1 onion, diced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

3-4 garlic cloves, minced

6-8 new potatoes, cubed (skin on)

5-6 cups chicken stock

1 cup milk

1/2 cup cream

1 bunch curly kale, chopped

coarse salt and pepper

METHOD:

1. In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium. Brown sausages and set aside to let cool.

2. Add onion, carrot, celery and cook for for 5-10 minutes until soft and brown. While that is cooking, slice sausages on a bias into 1/4 inch rounds, set aside. Add bell pepper and garlic to pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes longer.

3. Add potatoes, chicken stock, milk, cream, and sausage. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

4. Stir in kale and cook for 1-2 minutes longer. Adjust seasoning as desired. Serve hot.