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As Florida finally remembered that it was November and therefore should be cooler, we finally had a day in the 60s! To celebrate this freezing (for Florida) change, the kitchens of Full Moon Cuisine felt inspired! We were also inspired by the news that a favorite TV program, the Soup, has been cancelled... as such, we hereby rename this soup to the Sausage and Joel McKale Soup! Here's what you'll need to make this hearty soup:

- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 pound small new potatoes, sliced into 1/3" wide circles (I used Baby Dutch Gold potatoes)
- 1 bunch kale (leaves stripped from stems and chopped roughly)
- 1 pound ground pork sausage
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flake
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper

To start, saute the onions in oil in your soup pot over medium heat for several minutes until they begin to turn translucent, then add the garlic and allow to cook for another several minutes. Now add your ground sausage and use a wooden spoon to break it up and allow the meat to brown (this will take up to 10 minutes). Once the meat is browned, add in your potato slices, kale, chicken stock, wine, and red pepper flake, stirring to combine. Place a lid over your pot and bring to a boil, then allow to simmer for 15 minutes.

At the end of your time, add the heavy cream and Paremsan, stirring and adding salt and pepper as needed to flavor the soup to your taste. Ladle a heaping helping into bowls and serve with a good, crusty bread. This soup is extra hearty, so it can easily serve as a main course.

With cooler weather finally taking hold, the nights are now perfect for gathering friends and family for a hearty helping of soup! And with one Soup coming to a close in December after 11 years on the air, it becomes a fitting tribute to all of the good memories made. So to help honor the passing of the seasons and of a great show, the kitchen will be staying open late tonight. Care to place an order?

What's the 2015 soup challenge? Check out my journal and suggest a recipe!

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Allergy warning – please read all recipes carefully and be aware of any allergies or sensitivities that may affect your health and well-being