Hearty Sausage Potato Soup Recipe for Winter Comfort - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4–5 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving