Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

INGREDIENTS

slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)

1 lb

ground Italian sausage

yellow onion (diced)

4 cloves

garlic (minced)

1 32 ounce container

chicken stock (or 4 cups)

3 cups

russet potatoes (cubed)

1 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

2 cups

kale (washed and cut into bite size pieces)

1 1/2 cups

heavy whipping cream

Garnish: Parmesan cheese (grated, to taste)