Zuppa Toscana

For all of you Olive Garden lovers out there, here's an amazing soup that tastes just like the real thing...

1 lb. ground Italian sausage
1/2 lb. bacon, chopped (I leave this part out)
4 large russet potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, then in thin slices
3/4 c. onion, diced
1 1/4 t. minced garlic
2 c. kale leaves, chopped
4-5 14.5 oz. cans of chicken broth (enough to just cover the potatoes)
1 pt. heavy cream
Salt & Pepper to taste

Brown the sausage and bacon. Set aside. Place the broth, potatoes, garlic & onion in a pot. Simmer over medium heat until onions are tender. Add the sausage and bacon. Simmer 10 minutes. Add the kale and cream, season with salt and pepper. Heat through and serve.