Comforting soup with Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, kale, and creamy broth. A restaurant favorite at home.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
02 - 4 slices bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
06 - 4 cups fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
→ Liquids
07 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Method:
01 - In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving drippings in pot. Add Italian sausage to pot and cook, breaking up with spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced potatoes, chicken broth, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Stir in chopped kale and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until wilted.
05 - Lower heat and pour in heavy cream. Heat gently until warmed through; do not boil.
06 - Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.
