Zuppa Toscana Soup

Ingredients

1 lb. spicy Italian sausage – crumbled
1/2 lb. smoked bacon – chopped
1 qt. water
(2) 14.5 oz. cans chicken broth
2 lg. russet potatoes – cubed
2 garlic cloves – crushed
1 med. onion – chopped
2 cups chopped kale OR Swiss chard
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper – to taste

Directions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown bacon; drain, set aside.
Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion in a pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.

Add sausage and bacon to pot; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through.