Efforts to recreate at home have been decent. Although I've tried both cream and skim milk to make healthier, and surprisingly I like the milk version better.
Ingredients (makes about 6 servings):
- 1 lb bulk ground Italian sausage (I like to use half mild or sweet, half spicy)
- 3 slices of bacon - cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 large onion or 1 small onion - diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic (2-3 garlic cloves)
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 2.5 cups of water
- 2 potatoes (thinly sliced/small chunks)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk or both
- 2-3 cups of kale - chopped, veins and stem removed (1/2 bunch)
1) Brown sausage in Dutch oven until no longer pink (~10 min) - I like to use my Lodge 6qt - drain a little, set aside
2) Cook the bacon in the same pot until crisp, drain and leave about 2 tbsp of drippings inside
3) Add onion and garlic - cook until aromatic and onion is translucent
4) Add in chicken broth and water to the mixture - bring to boil
5) Add potatoes - chopped/sliced, can leave skin on
6) Cook until potatoes are tender
7) Add sausage
8) Add Kale and cream/milk
9) Simmer until Kale is tender
10) Add salt and pepper to taste
