Zuppa Toscana

So I thought it was high time to put a recipe on here for a soup,with the weather getting continually chillier here on the west coast its time to bring on the comfort foods! Oh Yeah! There is just something warm and cozy about soup simmering on the stove when its "freezing" outside! (or at least my interpretation of freezing being since I originate from the warm sunny state of Florida where the norm is in the upper 90's and people think its time to bring on the coats,scarves,and mittens when it hits anything below 60 degrees there:)! ) But that is where I come from so when the weather starts changing I'm ready to stay inside where its nice and warm and start pulling out my cookbooks and looking for warm,comforting dishes to make. So I say all that to bring you this wonderful soup! Warm Wishes to you- Laura

Zuppa Toscana
1 lb. ground Italian Sausage
3/4 tsp. crushed Red Pepper
Saute' in a large pot. Drain excess fat. Sit aside
1 large Onion
4 slices Bacon
2 tsp minced garlic
In the same pan saute bacon,onion,garlic together over low-medium heat  for about 10 mins.or until onions are soft. Set aside
In same Large pot pour in
8 cups water
5 cubes Chicken Bouillon
Heat until starts to boil; add
1 lb. Sliced and then,halved Potatoes
Cook until soft about a half hour; add
1 cup Heavy cream; and the
sausage and red pepper mixture
cook just until thoroughly heated ;add
1/4 bunch of Kale ;and the
bacon,onion,and garlic mixture
Let all heat through and serve.
 It makes a delicious meal when served with my Asian Salad. And your favorite Bread!