Sausage, Potato, Kale Soup

Deviating a bit from traditional recipes here, I'm just going to note, for future reference, a few recipes that have gone over well lately.

First up, since it's so cold and definitely soup weather, the Pioneer Woman's Sausage, Potato, and Kale soup.  (with modifications, as usual)

Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup

1 bunch kale
6 red potatoes
1 onion
1 package Italian sausage (mild)
red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 can chicken broth (about 2 cups)
2 cups whole milk
2 cups cream
black pepper
oregano

Boil the potatoes, drain and cool, and slice.  I left the skins on, though I'm sure you could remove them.

Brown the sausage.  Drain, put back in the pan with the chopped onion.  Cook until the onion turns yellow.  Add the red pepper (careful about adding too much - gets quite spicy), then the cream, milk, and chicken broth, and pepper and oregano.  Simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Note: original recipe calls for 4 cups half and half instead of the cream - I didn't have any, and prefer a thicker soup/stew as it is.

Wash and drain the kale, tear into bite-sized pieces, while soup is simmering.  After 30 minutes, or when a bit thickened, add the kale and sliced potatoes and simmer for another 15 minutes or so, or until the kale is cooked.  Serve with thick bread and butter.