Potato, Sausage and Kale Soup (Zupa Toscana)

Potato, Sausage and Kale Soup (Zupa Toscana)
Submitted by: Celeste Lewis

1-2 T. olive oil
4-5 mild Italian sausages
8 cups chicken broth
8-10 red potatoes, cleaned and cut into "coins"
1 bunch kale
2-3 cups half and half
parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in large stock pot. Cut sausage out of casings and brown in olive oil, crumbling as it cooks. Add chicken broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook approximately 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add chopped kale, cook 2 minutes and add half and half. Serve immediately with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.