Pumpkin Sausage Soup | Farmer's Market Foods

Ingredients

• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 med-large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 ea garlic cloves, minced
• 1 - 32 oz carton of unsalted chicken stock
• 1 - 15 oz can of Farmer's Market Foods Organic Pumpkin Puree
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1-2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 4-5 cups chopped kale (Tuscan kale is great. Swap for spinach if you don't like kale.)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 2 cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese