Toscana Soup

1.Ingredients

spicy sliced pork sausage,1 tablespoon vegetable oil,3/4 cup diced onion,1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic,2 tablespoons chicken soup base,4 cups water,2 halved and sliced potatoes,2 cups sliced kale,1/3 cup heavy cream

2.Directions

1.Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2.Place sausage links on a baking sheet and bake 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
3.Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent; add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4.Stir in broth, water and potatoes; simmer 15 minutes.
5.Reduce heat to low and add sausage, kale and cream; simmer until heated through and serve.