Restaurant-Style Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

• 1 package smoked sausage , 16 ounce
• 6 slices bacon
• 0.75 cups chopped onion
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 quart water
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base
• 2 potatoes , cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups kale - washed , dried, and shredded
• 0.33 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place sausage links onto a sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until done. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut at an angle into 1/2-inch slices.

3. 3

   Place bacon and onion in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onion is almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.

4. 4

   Add garlic into the pan with onion and cook together, about 1 minute. Add water, chicken soup base, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer, about 5 minutes, and serve.