Step 1

Brown sausage in large stockpot, breaking into pieces. Remove with slotted spoon, reserving 1 tablespoon grease.

Step 2

Sauté onions in reserved grease for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Step 3

Add potatoes, stock, and cooked sausage. Bring to simmer and cook 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Step 4

Stir in kale and cream. Simmer 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon.