Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)

large russet baking potatoes, wash, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices

large vidalia onion, chopped

slices cooked bacon, chopped

1 tsp

Accent seasoning (optional)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

garlic cloves, minced or 1 tablespoon of minced garlic from jar

2 cups

packed in measuring cup kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped

2 8 ounce cans

chicken broth, add i envelope of chicken bouillon for extra flavor

1 qt

water

2 tsp

flour or 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with enough water to make a paste

1 cup

heavy whipping cream (tempered)