Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana

• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 4 large russet potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
• 2 cups water, or as needed
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and garlic; saute until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
2. Place potatoes in a slow cooker (such as Crock Pot(R)). Add the cooked sausage and onion mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour chicken broth on top. Add up to 2 cups water to cover potatoes fully. Stir soup gently. Cover and cook on Low until potatoes are fork-tender, 5 to 6 hours.
3. Pour heavy cream into the soup. Stir in kale to combine. Cover and cook on High until flavors are incorporated, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

pork sausage, yellow onion, garlic, russet potatoes, salt, ground black pepper, red pepper, chicken broth, water, heavy whipping cream, kale, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/261337/slow-cooker-zuppa-toscana/ (may not work)