Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Tuscana

This is my best attempt at recreating the "Zuppa Tuscana" that my wife loves so much from Olive Garden

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb hot Italian sausage
• 1⁄2 lb  thick cut bacon
• 1  large red onion
• 1  head garlic, chopped
• 1  bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 6  medium  red potatoes
• 2 1⁄2 quarts  chicken stock
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large soup kettle:.
2. 1. Brown Sasage and crumble - set aside
3. 2. Cut bacon into 1/2" strip and cook in kettle - remove put aside.
4. 3. Drain off most of the fat and saute the onion and garlic in the kettle.
5. 4. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
6. 5. Add the potatoes and cook until almost tender.
7. 6. Add sasuage, bacon and kale and heat back to a boil.
8. 7. Add heavy creamy and stir, cut off heat and let set 5-10 minutes.
9. 8. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.