Tuscan-Style Potato Soup

INGREDIENTS

heads garlic

2 1/2 tbsp

olive oil, divided

2 cups

finely chopped onion, divided

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp

salt, divided

2 1/4 lb

cubed peeled Yukon gold potato (about 6 cups)

4 cups

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 cup

half-and-half

4 oz

pecorino Romano cheese, divided

6 oz

hot Italian sausage, casings removed

1 oz

pancetta, finely chopped

1 cup

chopped kale

1/4 cup

fresh sage leaves

2 tbsp

pine nuts, toasted