1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage
4 Tbs. butter
½ white onion, diced
1 Tbs. minced garlic
6 C. chicken broth
2 C. water
4-5 yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2–3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. dried oregano
Optional: A shake or two of red pepper flakes
2 C. heavy cream
4 C. chopped kale
Optional: chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping
In a large pot sauté sausage 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 over medium
heat until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute until
fragrant.
Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, carrots, salt, pepper, oregano,
and red pepper flakes (if needed) and bring to a boil. Gently boil until
potatoes and carrots are tender. Stir in kale, heavy cream, and sausage and cook until kale softens. Taste and add more salt
and pepper (and/or red pepper) if needed. Serve garnished with grated
parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired.
Tip: if you're using regular ground sausage, simply add 1
teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning or Herbs de Provence and a pinch of crushed
red pepper flakes.
