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1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
1 large diced white onions
4 tbsp bacon pieces
10 cups water
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1 cup cream
1 lb sliced potatoes (Red, Russet, or White)
1/4 bunch kale
2 tbsp minced garlic

1. Sautee Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.
2. In the same pan, sautee bacon, onions and garlic for approximately 15 minutes or until the onions are soft.
3. Mix together the chicken bouillon and water. Add it to the onions, bacon and garlic. Cook until boiling.
4. Add potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.
5. Add heavy cream and cook until thoroughly heated.
6. Stir in the sausage.
7. Add kale just before serving.