Sausage, Kale and Potato Soup

This soup combines classic Italian ingredients to form a flavorful, rich and delicious soup that's perfect for a cold winter night.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs of Italian sausage meat
• 1 medium size onion, diced
• 1-2 slices of panchetta bacon, diced
  
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 cups potatoes, cubed
• 4 cups kale, rinsed and julienned
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup of cream

Gluten Free Recommendation: Always check chicken stock for added wheat gluten. Two known brands that are gluten free are Imagine Organic Free Range Chicken Broth and Kitchen Basics Chicken Stock.

Preparation
Heat a large dutch oven (I use my Le Creuset 7 1/4-Quart Round French Oven with great results), add sausage meat and break up into pieces with back of spoon or spatula. Brown sausage completely, remove from pot and pour off all but one teaspoon of drippings. Return pot to heat, add bacon and onion, saute for approximately 10 minutes or until onions start to become translucent. Add garlic, rosemary and crushed red pepper and continue to cook for additional minute. Add chicken stock and potatoes, bring to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes. Finally return sausage meat to pot, add kale and cream and cook for additional 5-10 minutes. Enjoy!!