I did substitute canned potatoes in for fresh and also used a little less cream as the full cup just seem too much. I had never seen/heard of Kale greens but they turned out to work very well with the dish and definitely added the needed green touch. I used a Mild Italian sausage, since I not that huge of a fan of sausage to begin with and was very suprised at the flavor the meat certainly added to the soup. Just enough spice but not to crazy. I do think that the next time I make this I might sub in cabbage for the kale simply because 1: it is cheaper and 2: might add a interesting flavor to the soup (not that it is needed but I love to experiment!).

Overall I think its obvious that I was please with the end result of the dish. Actually plan on eatting it again tonight if my husband left enough over! haha