Foryoueats: Zuppa Toscana Soup {Olive Garden Copycat}

Ingredients

• 1 pound mild Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
• 4-6 medium (about 1 ¾ pounds) Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 3 cups fresh kale leaves, chopped and stems removed (packed)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup grated parmesan, for garnish