Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Recipe courtesy of njbridein07

INGREDIENTS
· 1 lb ground Italian sausage
· 1½ tsp crushed red peppers
· 1 large diced white onion
· 4 Tbsp bacon pieces
· 2 tsp garlic puree
· 10 cups water
· 5 cubes of chicken bouillon
· 1 cup heavy cream
· 1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large
potatoes
· 1/4 of a bunch of kale
1. Sautee Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in
pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare
other ingredients.
2. In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic
for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are
soft.
3. Mix together the chicken bouillon and water, then
add it to the onions, bacon and garlic. Cook until
boiling.
4. Add potatoes and cook until soft, about half an
hour.
5. Add heavy cream and cook until heated throughout.
6. Stir in the sausage.
7. Add kale just before serving. Delicious!