Authentic Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup | Creamy Italian Comfort - Taste Of Cook

Ingredients

• 4 oz. bacon, finely chopped
• 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 lb. Italian sausage, ground (mild or hot)
• 6 cups chicken broth, regular sodium
• 2 lbs. russet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
• 1 cup half and half (or heavy cream or milk)
• 4 cups kale, ribs removed and coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper