Spicy Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup

What you need:

• 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 bunches of kale, stemmed and chopped
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 4 medium sized russet potatoes, sliced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. In a large stockpot, cook sausage over medium-high heat and crumble as it browns. Remove and set aside.
2. Lower heat to medium and add butter and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and soft around 3 to 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3. Add kale in batches. Add another batch when the previous one wilts down. Season with nutmeg and cook for 3 more minutes until it is bright green.
4. Add potatoes, cooked sausage, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Lower heat to medium low and cook until potatoes are fork tender. Season to taste.
6. Stir in heavy cream and serve.

Recipe from The Candid Appetite