Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 0.75 cups chopped onion
• 1 slice pancetta bacon , diced
• 1.25 teaspoons garlic , minced
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 4 cups water
• 2 potatoes , cubed
• 2 cups kale , rinsed and julienned
• 0.33 cups heavy cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place sausage links on a sheet pan and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut each link in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside for later.

3. 3

   Sauté onions and pancetta in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add bouillon, water, and potatoes; bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add kale, cream, and reserved sausage; simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.