Olive Garden Soup
(from Violetdragonfy’s recipe box)
Source: Copy Cat or something (from RecipeThing user nick) (from RecipeThing user Dianne75)
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage - crumbled
- 1/2 lb. smoked bacon - chopped
- 1 qt. water
- (2) 14.5 oz. cans (about 3 2/3 cups) chicken broth
- 2 lg. russet potatoes - scrubbed clean, cubed
- 2 garlic cloves - peeled, crushed
- 1 med. onion - peeled, chopped
- 2 cups chopped kale OR Swiss chard
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt and pepper - to taste
Directions
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside.
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown bacon; drain, set aside.
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Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion in a pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
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Add sausage and bacon to pot; simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through.