"gosserized" zuppa toscana (olive garden copycat)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds green onion sausage
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 6 medium red potatoes, sliced half and 1/4 in slices2
• 1/2 cup carrots, crinkle cup and chopped
• 2 cans 14 oz cans chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 quart water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.2 cups bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• - salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream