1. If sausage is in links, take out of wrapper (or slice). 2. Cook ground sausage, until done. Cook onion over medium heat, 3. Add garlic to the onion, and cook 1 minute. 4. Add chicken base, water, salt, pepper and potatoes; simmer 15 minutes. . Add sausage, kale and milk and butter. . Simmer 4 minutes, then serve.