Sausage Kale Soup {recipe}

This is Dylan's favorite dinner ever.  He said if he could only eat one thing for the rest of his life, this would be it.... and yes, it has kale in it.  (I love that kid!)

Sausage & Kale Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 1/2 bag shredded carrots
• 3 cups cubed (small) red potatoes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp ground thyme
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk

• 5 kale leaves, de-stemmed and roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot, brown the sausage for 3-4 minutes.  Add in the onion and continue cooking until sausage is completely cooked through and onion is translucent.  Drain off excess grease.
2. Add broth, water, celery, carrot, potatoes, garlic powder, thyme and parsley to the pot.  Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and simmer on LOW for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, and flour. In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Stir in flour mixture to form a roux. Whisk in milk until fully incorporated and smooth. Mixture will begin to thicken.
5. Pour cream mixture into pot and stir until incorporated.
6. Add chopped kale, stir and cook 1-2 minutes until kale is wilted.

Adapted from: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/parmesan-sausage-soup/