Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage (or five links, without casings)
  • 3 strips of bacon (cubed)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 2 cans chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups kale (shredded by hand)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 10 slices french bread (dried)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • optional: parsley and extra red pepper flakes for garnish.

Instruction

  • Cook the hot Italian sausage and bacon, drain grease and set aside.
  • Add the onions, garlic, potatoes, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and water into the large pot you cooked the meat in. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • Add back the bacon and hot Italian sausage. Bring to a boil and add the kale. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the cup of cream and heat through.
  • Ladle the soup into french onion bowls, top with the crusty bread, and top with cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted, bubbly, and gold.