KNOCK-OFF OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA RECIPE

1 pound spicy Italian sausage, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chicken stock
2 medium russet potatoes, cubed
1-1/2 cups chopped kale
1/2 cup heavy cream
ADD a cup of bacon

Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large pot. Add the chopped sausage, diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook over medium-high heat until the onions are tender and sausage is cooked through.
Add in the chicken stock and potatoes, bacon,and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil over medium-high heat until the potatoes are tender.
Reduce the heat and add in the chopped kale. Allow the kale to simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and serve.