Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound mild or spicy Italian ground sausage

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 tablespoons butter

½ white onion diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 cup of chopped leeks

6 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

4-5 red potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces

2 teaspoons salt or to taste

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning

1 cups heavy cream

4 cups chopped kale

chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping optional

Instructions

In a large pot sauté sausage in olive oil for 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside. 

In the same pot, add butter and sauté onions and leeks over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant. 

Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, dried Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale, and heavy cream. Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired.