Hearty Zesty Tuscan Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Bella Sun Luci Olive oil
• ¾ lb. Italian sausage
• 1 large russet potato, peeled and medium diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium red onion small diced.
• 1 fennel (anise) bulb, trimmed and medium diced (about 2 cups) Save fronds for garnish
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 Tablespoons dry sherry
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fine chopped Italian parsley
• 1 cup medium chopped kale
• ½ cup medium chopped Bella Sun Luci Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil with Italian Herbs
• 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
• Juice and zest of one large lemon
• Salt
• black pepper