Tony and Maribel

1: In a large pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned (5-7 mins).

2: Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and spoon out excess oil, leaving about 1 Tbsp oil in the pot.

3: Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with your spatula and sauté until cooked through (5 min).

4: Remove sausage to paper towel lined plate.

5: Finely dice onion and add to the pot. Sauté for 5 min or until soft and golden.

6: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 min.

7: Add 4 cups broth and 4 cups water, and bring to a boil.

8: Add sliced potatoes and cook for 13-14 min or until easily pierced with a fork.

9: When potatoes are nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage and bring everything to a light boil.

10: Stir in 1 cup cream and bring to a boil.

11: Season to taste with salt and black pepper then remove from heat.

12: Garnish with bacon and grated parmesan.