Zuppa Toscana

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe and I finally took the plunge and attempted making it.  I don't know why I was afraid to make it because it's super easy and I actually like this better than Olive Garden's Zuppa.  I didn't take photos of the process but here's one I found on the internet.

Ingredients:  

1 lb. Spicy Italian sausage, cooked/crumbled (i.e. Jimmy Dean)

1 qt. water

2 (14.5 oz) cans of chicken broth (OR 4 c. water and 4 bullion cubes)

2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and cubed (I also peeled mine)

2 garlic cloves--peeled, crushed

2 c. chopped kale, swiss chard, or spinach (I have also had it without and it is still good)

1 c. heavy whipping cream (my MIL uses goats milk instead)

Salt and pepper to taste.

Brown the sausage.  Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic and onion in pot.  Simmer over heat.  Add sausage and simmer about 10 minutes.  Add kale/swiss chard/spinach to the pot.  Season to taste.  Heat through.