Ingredients
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup bacon bits (I use Hormel brand)
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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10 cups water
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5 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder (to taste)
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1 pint heavy cream
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6 cups potatoes, cubed
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1 bunch kale, discard center stalks and coarsely chop greens (cavolo riccio)
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1 bunch fresh Italian parsley or 1 bunch chives, chopped for garnish
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1 loaf crusty Italian bread, sliced
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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3 medium white onions, diced
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1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
Instructions
- Saute ground spicy italian sausage and crushed red pepper flakes in 1 T olive oil. (I use 8 quart stock pot.) Drain fat and move mixture into bowl, set aside.
- In same pan, add 1 T olive oil and saute white onions, garlic, bacon bits, and potatoes until onions are soft.
- Add water and chicken boullion powder and stir thoroughly. Bring to a gentle boil and continue cooking until potatoes are soft, 20-30 minute.
- Turn off heat, immediately add kale, sausage and heavy cream. Stir together.
- Garnish with chopped italian parsley or chives, serve hot with slices of bread.