Zuppa Toscana

Name: Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage, hot or mild* ($2.23); 1 yellow onion ($0.70); 2 cloves garlic ($0.08); 1 15 oz. can Great Northern beans** ($0.94); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05); 3 cups chicken broth*** ($0.39); 1 cup water ($0.00); 1 lb. red potatoes ($2.55); 1/2 lb. kale, chopped with stems removed ($1.50); 2 cups half and half, room temperature**** ($1.49); 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional ($0.02); freshly cracked black pepper, optional ($0.05)