Greens and Potato Stew with Spicy Sausage

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch green kale or collard greens, center stems cut away, leaves thinly sliced

1 pound fully cooked spicy sausage cut into rounds

2 cups chicken broth

1 pound Carola potatoes, diced

1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add kale and sauté until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add sausage and sauté 5 minutes. Add broth and potatoes.

Simmer soup uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Transfer 2 cups soup (without sausage) to processor. Blend until smooth; return to pot of soup and bring to simmer.

Mix in crushed red pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.