Sausage and Root Vegetable Soup

Name: Sausage and Root Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 3 pounds Italian Sausage (any flavor- I used spicy sausages, and removed the casings); 1 Red Onion, finely chopped; 2 Celery Ribs, finely chopped; 4 Garlic Cloves, minced; 3 Carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 Potato, peeled and cubed; 1 handful Kale (optional); 4 cups Chicken Stock; 4 cups Water; 2 tablespoons Italian Seasonings; 6 drops Tabasco (I like a bite, you can do less if you like); Salt, to taste; Ground Black Pepper, to taste; 1 dash Tumeric; Worcestershire Sauce (to taste); 2 Bay Leaves; Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pound Spiral (or other short shapes) Pasta (optional)