Zuppa Toscana

Prep = 10 min; Inactive = 0 min;  Cook = 20 min; 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sausage
• 2 potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
• 3/4 cup diced onions
  
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups Kale leaves
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1/3 cup whipping cream

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place sausage links onto a sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until done; cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.

Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1-minute. Add chicken base, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.