Sausage Potato Soup

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage, casings removed, cut into chunks
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 lb (750 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken stock
• 1 small bunch Tuscan kale (cavolo nero), stemmed and chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste