Jenna's Olive Garden Soup

This recipe i collected from my sister, It was super delicious on a cold winter day when I went to visit her and have made it a few times since.
serve with warm french bread and butter


1 lb Italian sausage
2 large russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1 onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups kale or swiss chard
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1 cup cream
bacon bits (optional)
salt and pepper to taste


cook sausage and onion in bottom of soup pot and add the onions, then garlic then potatoes. Add broth and water and cook till potatoes are done, add bacon, kale, and cream. Season to taste and let simmer 1 hour.