Olive Garden Toscana Soup

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup onions, diced 1/8 inch
• 1 slice bacon, 1/4-inch diced
• 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ounce chicken bouillon
• 1 quart water
• 2 medium potatoes, cut in half length-wise,
• then cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups cavolo greens (kale can be substituted), cut in half, then sliced into 1/16-inch strips
• 1 1/2 cups sausage link - spicy, pre-cooked, cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2-inch slices
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  

Directions:

1. Place sausage link onto sheet pan and bake in 300 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until done.
2. Place onions and bacon into 3 to 4 quart saucepan and cook onions over medium heat until the onions are almost clear.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken bouillon, water and potatoes, bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add remaining ingredients then simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.