Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe from Olive Garden

Italian sausage

chicken broth

water

large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in ¼ inch slices. (Do not peel)

large onion, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

kale chopped in longer ribbon slices

slices precooked bacon, chopped

heavy whipping cream

salt and pepper (to taste)