Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana I

Description
From Check Restaurant Secret Recipes
 * Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook time: 30 Minutes
 * Serves: 2

Ingredients

 * 1 lb Italian sausage
 * 2 large russet baking potatoes sliced in half, and then in ¼ inch slices
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * ½ can Oscar Meyer real bacon bits (these are less fatty than real bacon)
 * 2 cloves garlic minced
 * 2 cups kale or Swiss chard chopped
 * 2 cans chicken broth
 * 1 qt. water
 * 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

 * 1) Cook sausage in a 300°F oven.
 * 2) Bake approximately ½ hour, drain on paper towels and cut into slices.
 * 3) Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, garlic in pot, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
 * 4) Add sausage, bacon, salt, and pepper to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
 * 5) Turn to low heat, add kale and cream.
 * 6) Heat through and serve.