Zuppa Toscana

Name: Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage, hot or mild ($1.75); 1 yellow onion ($0.32); 2 cloves garlic ($0.16); 1 15 oz. can Great Northern beans ($0.49); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.05); 3 cups chicken broth* ($0.39); 1 cup water ($0.00); 2 cups half and half** ($1.49); 1 lb. red potatoes ($1.29); 1/2 lb. kale, chopped ($1.50); 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional ($0.02); freshly cracked black pepper, optional ($0.05)