Susan Stephenson's (Olive Garden) Zuppa Toscana

YUMMY! This is our favorite soup from Olive Garden.

Ingredients:

1 LB ground Italian sausage
1 large diced white onion
2 tsp garlic puree
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1 LB sliced russet potatoes
1/4 of a bunch of kale
1 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
4 tbsp bacon pieces
10 cups water
1 cup heavy cream

1. Saute Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in large pot. Drain excess fat, regrigerate while preparing other ingredients.
2. In same pan, saute bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approsimately 15 minutes, or until onion are soft.
3. Add chicken bouillon and water to pot and heat until it starts to boil.
4. Add sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
5. Add heavy cream and cook until heated.
6. Stir in sausage and kale, let all heat through and serve.