Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon (diced)
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/4" pieces, about 3 cups)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups kale (chopped, stems removed)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)