Creamy Italian Sausage And Potato Soup

Instructions:

1. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, brown and crumble the Italian sausage over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove sausage and drain excess drippings from the pot.
2. Return sausage to the pot and add diced potatoes, chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove half of the cooked potatoes from the pot with a slotted spoon. Mash them in a separate bowl, then return them to the pot.
4. Stir in chopped kale or spinach leaves, heavy cream, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cook until kale or spinach is tender, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve hot, garnished with shredded Parmesan cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Enjoy this creamy and hearty Italian sausage and potato soup!