ONE POT OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP, IF YOU LIKED IT SAY HELLO

• Brown sausage in a large pot or dutch oven.
• Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Cut bacon into small pieces.
• Add bacon to pot and cook until crispy.
• Stir in chopped onion. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is translucent.
• Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken broth and water to the pot. Add crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper if desired.
• Add thinly sliced potatoes (I use a mandoline) and the cooked sausage to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Continue cooking until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add the kale to the soup, and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the heavy cream and let heat through.
• Ladle soup into bowls and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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