Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup with Swiss Chard

olive oil

medium onion, chopped

Italian sausages or bratwursts (about 2-3 sausages), chopped

water

medium size or large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into small chunks

garlic cloves, minced

strips of freshly cooked bacon, chopped

Swiss chard (center stalks removed and sliced thin like ribbons)

half and half

salt and red crushed pepper