Best Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup - Best Copycat Olive Garden Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 large russet potatoes, diced
• 1 bunch curly kale, leaves stripped and chopped
• 3/4 c. heavy cream
• 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 1/4 freshly grated Parmesan, for serving