Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup like at Olive Garden, (Zuppa Toscana)

(This recipe makes enough for two families, more than 16 servings)

1 bunch kale, washed, bite size
10 whole fresh red potatoes
1 whole onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
4 cups half and half
salt to taste

Wash, slice, and boil potatoes, then set aside. Cook sausage and onion, drain.  In a large stock pot combine the potatoes (drained), sausage, onion, spices, broth, milk, and half and half. Simmer for 20 minutes.  Stir in kale, and simmer an additional 5 min. Serve with bread sticks and salad.  Enjoy.
When I made this soup, the grocer was out of Italian sausage, so I searched online for a recipe to make Italian sausage and then I added those spices to the sausage as it cooked.  If the soup is too spicy for you, eat less of the liquid with it.  We really enjoy this soup.  Kids can pick the kale out, if they choose.  Also, after taking this from the freezer, let it thaw on the counter and just warm it in a pot to serving temperature. If you cook it too much, the kale will be less appetizing. :)