Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe for Winter Nights - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• ½ cup cooked bacon (crumbled, for garnish)
• 4 cups russet potatoes (sliced thin or cubed)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 cups kale (stems removed, chopped)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)