My first time! Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

So this is by far not my first time cooking, but FOR SURE my first time blogging! I have decided to start this blog because I love to cook and try to cook as much as possible. For those of you who know me, you know I have two jobs...so cooking sometimes gets pushed to the back burner...lol...no pun intended! Anyway, my husband, who will eat anything, always praises my meals, but lately I have been getting praise from others too!

Being a busy young woman I love when people share easy, delish recipes with me...so I have decided to share mine with you. Also please feel free to email me at anytime if you have a recipe you would like me to try and/or share! agauthier231@gmail.com

My first recipe is in my opinion...Awesome!!!  It makes a ton and is simple and SO GOOD!

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup!

Ingredients

• 2 bunches Kale, Picked Over, Cleaned, And Torn Into Bite Sized Pieces (I actually use 1 bunch of Kale and one bunch of mustard greens for a little more flavor)!
• 6 whole Red Potatoes, Sliced Thin
• 1 whole Onion, Chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, diced
• 2 pound  Mild Italian Sausage (I use a combo of chicken and pork to cut down on the fat)
• 1 (15oz) can of white beans seasoned with pork
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
• 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 3-4 cups water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 4 cups Half-and-half
• Fresh Or Dried Oregano
• Salt & Black Pepper To Taste

Directions

Prepare the kale and set it aside. Make sure to wash it really well!!!

In a medium pot. boil sliced potatoes until tender. Make sure to liberally salt your water! Drain and set aside. only about 5 minutes or so because they will cook more in the soup!

In a large pot, crumble and brown the Italian sausage with onions and garlic, add salt and pepper. Drain as much as the fat as you can. Stir in the red pepper flakes, oregano, chicken broth, water and bouillon cubes,white beans, and half-and-half. Simmer for 15  minutes.

Give it a taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add the potatoes, and the kale. Simmer an additional 30 minutes, then serve

This is a cream soup but it is not to heavy which makes it nice! It is a new household favorite! Easy prep and easy clean up! And lots of leftovers! Enjoy! Any comments would be appreciated!