Spicy Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup

This one is for YOU, Betty Russian:
(serves 6-8)

1 lb. hot Italian pork sausage, crumbled (or you can use chicken*)
1/2 medium sweet* white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 32 oz. carton low sodium* chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
1 14 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 bunch kale, coarsely chopped
1/2 t. herbs de Provence*
Kosher* salt
Freshly ground pepper*
Rustic bread for serving

In a large Dutch oven over med. heat, cook sausage, onion and garlic for 5 mins, or until onion has softened and sausage is browned. Remove any excess fat drippings. Add chicken broth, cream, beans,
and sweet potatoes. Cover pot and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 mins. Stir in kale and cook for 5 more mins. still covered. Serve each bowl of soup with a slice of rustic bread.

"A,B,D,E,F,G. Thank you, God for feeding me!"  ~ 6 year old Michael

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MM