Olive Garden Style Zuppa Toscana Wedding Soup

PREP: Scrub potatoes and use peeler to peel off skin in stripes; Peel and dice onions; Open cans of Broth; Peel Kale leaves from the stalk and lightly chop, discarding the stalks. In pan, saute Italian sausage until slightly browned. Add crushed red pepper ONLY if a spicier flavor is desired. Drain excess fat and place in bowl. Refrigerate while preparing other ingredients. In same pan, saute bacon. Remove and crumble; set aside. Save 1 tablespoon of grease and use it to saute the onions, and garlic for approximately 15 minutes or until onions are soft and clear. In pot, add broth and onion mixture; cook through until boiling on medium high heat. Add potatoes and kale, cover, and cook on Medium High until soft..about 30 minutes. Add cream, crumbled bacon, sausage; simmer 4 minutes and serve. Serving Size: Approximately 1 1/2 cup