Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
  3. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in chopped kale and cook for 3–5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat and add heavy cream. Stir gently and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Add the cooked bacon back into the soup and simmer for another 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Tip: For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half. For a lower-carb option, reduce the potatoes and add extra kale.

Enjoy this warm, creamy, comforting soup!