8 cups water
1.5 pounds red skin potatoes
1 large bunch Kale
1/2-1 pound sausage (I used Chicken Andouille, being careful that it was Gluten, Dairy and MSG free, but you can use wathever is your favorite, we have also subbed white beans for my vegan friends)
1/2 tsp garlic pepper (or just garlic if you like it less spicy)
1/2 tsp red pepper flake (optional)
1 tsp sea salt
Bring water and salt to boil. Chip potatoes in to bite sized pieces, making sure to wash them well first. Add potatoes to boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile chop sausage in to bite sized pieces (ground works here too) and fry. Be careful to drain all the grease. Also chop the kale, I don't remove the think stalks, but we are used to it, so if this is a first for your family, you may want to remove the thicker veins on the leaves. Give it a rough chop, it cooks down pretty well so it doesnt have to be super fine.
Add the chopped Kale to the potatoes and water, cover and simmer another 10 minutes. Then add spices and sausage (or beans) and cook another five minutes.
Serves 8.
