"This hugely popular Zuppa Toscana is an Italian-inspired soup made with sausage, potatoes, kale, bacon and cream. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound hot ground Italian sausage
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1 large onion (, chopped)
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3 cloves garlic (, minced)
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2 large russet or gold potatoes (peeled, quartered, and then chopped in 1/4 inch slices)
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5 slices bacon (, cooked and crumbled)
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4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 cups water
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3 cups chopped kale ((ribs/stems removed))
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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crushed red pepper flakes (to taste, if desired)