Zuppa Toscana

(Just like Olive Garden's or better!)

1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
2 - 14.5 oz. cans chicken broth
¾ cup onion, diced
4 med. potatoes, peeled & chopped
½ - 2 oz. jar real bacon pieces
1 t. minced garlic
1-1½ c. chopped kale
½ pint heavy cream
1 t. dried parsley
½ t. oregano
Fresh shredded parmesan cheese (topping)

Brown sausage in skillet until done & drain, add sausage to large pot, add chicken broth, onion, potatoes, bacon pieces & garlic. Bring to boil & simmer until potatoes are tender but not mushy. Add kale, cream, parsley & oregano & simmer 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls & top with fresh shredded parmesan cheese.