Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscota

1 lb. ground Italian Sausage

2 Medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/4 inch slices

3/4 c onion, diced

6 slices bacon

1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic

2 c kale leaves, stemed and cut in half, then sliced (this is about one bunch)

2 tbsp. chicken base

1 qt. water

1/3 c heavy cream

Cook sausage in sauce pan and set aside. In a large stock pot, cook onions and bacon* over medium heat until onions are almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional minute. Add chicken base, water and potatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Add crumbled bacon sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.

Enjoy!

*The recipe says to cook the onions and bacon together but I like to just stick it in the microwave and cook it. I put a few pieces of paper towel on a glass plate and put bacon on that, then top with another piece of paper towel. Start with 3 minutes then add a minute until done.