Tuscana Soup (Olive Garden)

• 1 lb Italian sausage -  
• 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices (I like to use more!!) 
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bit (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions Brown sausage.  I like it well done, kind of crispy.  It holds up better in the soup pot.  Remove sausage.  Add chicken broth and water to pot and stir.  Saute onions and garlic.  Add potatoes and water.  Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.  Add sausage and bacon.  Add and pepper to taste.  Add kale and cream, and simmer for a few minutes.

*For your frozen bag of soup: you'll need to add the salt,pepper, and potatoes yourself!!!!

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