Kale, Smoked Sausage, and Potato Soup

By kathleentirpak

Ingredients

• 2 quarts chicken stock
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds peeled white potatoes,
• cut into 1 inch thick chunks
• 2 cloves peeled and chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound well-washed kale, drained in a colander,
• center stems removed, and chopped
• 1 pound link of smoked beef sausage,
• cut into 1/8 inch slices and lightly browned
• 2 cloves peeled and chopped garlic

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and potatoes to boil, then simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender. Remove the potatoes from the stock, mash lightly in a bowl, leaving some lumps, and return to the pot. Add the salt and pepper and kale, and cook until the kale is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Saute the sausage with the garlic, and add to the soup. Simmer until heated through, about 5-10 minutes.