Zuppa Toscana (Potato/Sausage Soup)

I half this recipe for 2 people, and still have a bowl or two leftover.

1 pound Jimmy Dean Hot sausage (no substitute)
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp minced garlic
5-6 potatoes, chopped
32 oz. chicken broth
1 cup kale, chopped
1 c. heavy cream (no substitute)
2 Tbsp flour


Saute sausage, onion and garlic together until sausage is cooked completely.  Add broth, bring to boil.  Add potatoes and simmer until potatoes are cooked completely.  Add kale and let simmer for 4-5 minutes.  Add flour to a bit of water to make a paste and add into soup, stirring until thickened. Add cayenne.  Turn off heat and add cream, stirring to mix.  Serve with parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

Easier: Microwave the potatoes first, then chopped and add to soup during simmer time.