Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 4 slices bacon (chopped)
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 10 cups water
• 5 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 bunch fresh kale

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in pot.

2. 2

   Drain excess fat, set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic for approximately 15 minutes or until the onions are soft.

4. 4

   Mix together the chicken bouillon and water, then add it to the onions, bacon and garlic. Cook until boiling.

5. 5

   Add potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.

6. 6

   Add heavy cream and cook until thoroughly heated.

7. 7

   Stir in the sausage.

8. 8

   Add kale just before serving.