Zuppa Toscana with Chickpeas - USA Pulses

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian Sausage mild or hot
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 large Yellow Onion diced
• 3–4 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 1 lb Gold Potatoes thinly sliced (1/4-inch) or diced
• 2 cans Chickpeas 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper to taste
• 1 bunch Kale stems removed, leaves torn
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan plus more for topping
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice