In a pot over medium heat, add bacon and cook until it begins to render fat and lightly browns. Remove rendered bacon fat from pan except 1 tablespoon.
Add Italian sausage and cook, by breaking into pieces with back of spoon, until lightly browned.
Add onions and garlic and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until limp and aromatic.
Add broth and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add kale and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until kale is softened.
Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
1 cup of heavy cream substitute
3/4 cup whole milk plus 1/3 cup butter. Melt the butter, add to milk, and stir. It’s that easy!