Easy Zuppa Toscana (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced.
02 - 1 pound Italian sausage.
03 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.
04 - 5 cups chicken stock.
05 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
06 - 2 cups kale, chopped.
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced.
08 - 1 medium white onion, diced.
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste.

# Instructions:

01 - Brown sausage in large stockpot, breaking into pieces. Remove with slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon grease.
02 - Sauté onions in reserved grease for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
03 - Add potatoes, stock, and cooked sausage. Bring to simmer and cook 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Stir in kale and cream. Simmer 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon.

# Notes:

01 - Can substitute spinach for kale if preferred.
02 - Use half-and-half instead of cream for lighter version.

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