Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden Copycat

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 6 oz bacon (chopped)
• 1 lb Italian Sausage (The "Hot" variety)
• 1 head of garlic (about 10 large cloves, peeled and minced or pressed)
• 1 onion (medium, finely diced)
• 6 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock)
• 4 cups water
• 5 russet potatoes (medium, peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces*)
• 1 kale bundle (leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups))
• 1 cup whipping cream (or 1 can full fat unsweetened coconut milk)
• salt and black pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese (optional, to serve)