Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ pound bacon (chopped into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large russet potatoes (scrubbed, cut in half lengthwise, and cut into ¼-inch thick slices)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instruction

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add bacon and cook, frequently stirring, until crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the bacon onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Remove all but ½ tablespoon of bacon grease from the pan. Add the sausage and use the back of a wooden spoon to break the meat into pieces. Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the sausage onto a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Drain off all of the sausage grease. Add water, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the pot. Cook over high heat until mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Finally, season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese (optional).