Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup

2 bunches kale, picked over, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
12 whole red potatoes, sliced thin
1 whole onion, chopped
1 1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 c. chicken broth
2 c. milk
 4 c. half & half
Splash of heavy cream
Fresh or dried oregano
Black pepper to taste

Cook and drain potatoes, set aside. In a soup pot, crumble and brown the sausage. Drain the fat. Stir in the red pepper, oregano, broth, milk, half & half. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, cream, and kale. Simmer an additional 10-15 minutes and serve.