Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• yellow onion, thinly sliced↗0.5
• large cloves garlic, thinly sliced↗3
• ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)↗1 pound
• to 1 teaspoon smoked paprika0.5
• flour (optional, makes it a bit thicker)↗1
• chicken broth↗5 cup
• one 15-ounce can of cannellini beans15
• medium potatoes, diced (any kind of potato will work)↗4
• stalks kale, ribs removed, chopped↗2
• heavy cream (can sub half and half)↗0.75 cup
• salt (more or less to taste)↗0.5 teaspoon
• freshly ground black pepper and lemon juice

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Onions, Garlic, and Sausage: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté for 10 minutes or until very soft and fragrant. Add the sausage and cook until browned. Drain out excess grease.

2. 2

   Spices: Add the smoked paprika and flour; sauté for one minute.

3. 3

   Veggies: Add broth, a little at a time. Add potatoes; bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add kale and white beans and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Finish: Add half and half, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. VOILA!