Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Tuscana - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb hot Italian sausage
1/2 lb thick cut bacon
1 large red onion
1 head garlic, chopped
1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
1 cup heavy cream
6 medium red potatoes
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a large soup kettle:.
1. Brown Sasage and crumble - set aside
2. Cut bacon into 1/2\" strip and cook in kettle - remove put aside.
3. Drain off most of the fat and saute the onion and garlic in the kettle.
4. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add the potatoes and cook until almost tender.
6. Add sasuage, bacon and kale and heat back to a boil.
7. Add heavy creamy and stir, cut off heat and let set 5-10 minutes.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.