Zuppa Toscana (Like Olive Gargen's)

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1lb Italian Sausage
2lg russet baking potatoes sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
1lg onion, chopped
6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
2c. kale, shopped
2 cans chicken broth
1qt water
1c. heavy whipping cream

Cook sausage and drain. Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, and garlic in pot and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done. Add sausage, bacon, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Turn to low heat, add kale and cream. Heat through and serve. Makes 8 servings.

(From Mindy Thompson in my Pilgrims Landing 3rd ward cookbook.)