Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 5 strips of bacon ( (thick cut works best))
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (see note)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups chicken broth ((beef works too))
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 large red potatoes (diced (leave skins on))
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 small bunch of kale (torn into bite-size pieces (remove stems))
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Using kitchen shears (or a knife), cut the bacon into small pieces and add it to a pot. Cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat to give the bacon a bit of a head start before adding in the sausage.
  • Add the sausage meat to the pot.
  • Allow the sausage and bacon to get nicely browned and crispy (this can take 15+ minutes). Stir occasionally. There may be quite a lot of fat in the pot (especially if you're using thick cut bacon), so you may want to spoon some out and discard it, but be sure to leave a few tablespoons in there as it adds flavor.
  • Stir in the onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, potatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pot.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat to simmer.
  • Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Add in the cream and kale, and cook for a further 5 minutes or until the kale is soft and wilted. Season with salt & pepper as needed.