INGREDIENTS
4 qt
water or meat broth
5
Yukon Gold Potatoes, medium size, sliced ⅛ inches thick (peeling potatoes is optional)
1
medium onion, peeled, diced
1/2 cup
shredded carrots (optional)
3/4 cup
bell pepper, diced
8
thin or 5 thick strips bacon, chopped
1
lbs Italian Sausage or ground meat of choice (chicken thigh, turkey or pork) + 1 tsp of Italian seasoning
1 cup
heavy cream
4 cups
kale, rinsed, stems removed, chopped
1
– 1½ Tbsp Salt
1/2 tsp
black peppercorns, freshly ground (to taste)
3 cloves
garlic, pressed/chopped
Olive Oil - for sauteing
1/2 cup
chopped green scallions