Tuscan Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 8 oz Highland Farm Bacon, chopped
• 1 lb Highland Farm Zesty Italian Venison Sausage
• 1 medium head garlic, 10 large cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 cups chicken broth/stock, (32 oz)
• 6 cups water, (48 oz)
• 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces
• 1 kale bundle, leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups)
• 1 cup whipping cream
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flake, to taste
• Parmesan cheese to serve, optional