Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound hot ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion (, chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 2 large russet or gold potatoes (peeled, quartered, and then chopped in 1/4 inch slices)
  • 5 slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled)
  • 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cups water
  • 3 cups chopped kale ((ribs/stems removed))
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • crushed red pepper flakes (to taste, if desired)

Instruction

  • Brown ground sausage into small pieces in a large soup pot of medium high heat. Remove some of the grease.
  • Add chopped onions, garlic, and potatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Pour in chicken broth and water and allow mixture to come to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the bacon, chopped kale, and cream. Season with salt and pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Cook for 2-3 more minutes or until warmed through.
  • Serve with homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks.