Sausage/Kale/& Potato Soup

Few things bring me more satisfaction than dinner cooking in a crockpot all day long. I love walking in the door after a busy day to the smell of dinner and knowing that my prep work is minimal. This soup is very similar to the popular Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden, but I made it crock-pot friendly. I hope you cook it for your family and enjoy! 

Sausage/Kale/ & Potato Soup 

Prep Time: 30 minutes Serves: 8

Ingredients:

1 lb Italian Sausage

1 small white onion, diced

2 large carrots, diced

2 stalks of celery, diced

1 cup of assorted small potatoes, sliced 

1 tablespoon minced garlic 

3 large handfuls of chopped kale 

1 32 oz. carton chicken broth, plus another 1/2 carton chicken broth

1/3 cup heavy cream 

Directions:

1. Brown your Italian Sausage in a medium skillet over medium heat
2. Mix in onion, carrot, celery, potato and garlic and stir until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add some salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place meat and vegetable mixture in a crock pot set to low. 
4. Top with chicken broth. 
5. Top with lale. 
6. Cook all day on low, or on high for 3-4 hours. 
7. Just before serving, stir in heavy cream. 
8. Serve it up, garnishing with parmesan cheese.