1 lb Italian sausage (ground)
2 medium red or Yukon gold potatoes, diced
2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
In a large pot over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the ground sausage. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break it apart with a wooden spoon for even cooking.
Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Pour in your chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Stir in the kale or spinach and let it wilt down into the soup, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine everything. Let this cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Taste the soup and add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes as needed. Serve hot!