Sausage And Kale Soup

• 1 lb Italian sausage (uncooked)
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 2 cups fresh kale, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1. place sausage in a ungreased 15-in x 10-in x 1in baking pan, pierce casings, bake at 300*F for 20 to 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
2. drain and set aside to cool.
3. in a saucepan saute onion and bacon for 3 minutes or until onion are tender. add garlic, saute for 1 minute, add water, broth and potatoes. bring to a boil.
4. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. cut sausages in half lenhthwise, then into 1/4 in slices. add kale, cream, and sausage to soup.
5. heat through (do not boil).

italian sausage, onion, bacon, garlic, water, chicken broth, potatoes, fresh kale, heavy whipping cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-and-kale-soup-392044 (may not work)