OG style Italian sausage soup

It's a bit early for soup, but Scott's having TMJ issues, so anything he doesn't have to chew much makes him happy these days. I think OG spares you some of the preconceptions you might have when you see, "Olive Garden." Always nice to have a soup to hit the spot. We even used Turkey Sausage on special, and didn't notice a real difference.

Slow Cooker OG style Italian Sausage & Kale Soup

20 MINUTES PREP; 5 HOURS COOKING;  SERVES 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 3 russet potatoes, sliced into wedges then halved
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups kale or Swiss chard, rinsed and chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 2 ounce cream cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Brown and chunk sausage. Fill crockpot with sausage, potatoes, onion, garlic and broth. Cook low for 8 hours, or high 4. Finish with kale, milk and cream for about 30 minutes to desired texture.

Recipe adapted from Somewhat Simple