Olive Garden's Zuppe Tuscana

I got this recipe from my friend who got it off the Olive Garden website. The recipe is not on there anymore so here you go. It's become a new normal thing for me to make. Hope you enjoy!

1lb Sweet Italian Sausage
2 large potatoes, cubed
1 large chopped onion
1/2 can Bacon Bits
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chopped Kale
2 cans chicken broth
1 quart water
1 cup heavy cream

Bake sausage @ 300 degrees F for 30 mins. When done, put the sausage on paper towels to soak up the extra grease. Cut into slices. If you want to make sure and get all of the grease out, cut the sausage in slices and then put the slices in layers of paper towels and press. Put onions, potatoes, garlic, water and broth in a large pot. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done. Add sausage, bacon, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer for 10 mins. Turn to low heat, add kale and cream. Heat through and serve!
*This recipe will turn out less spicy than what you get at Olive Garden. If you want it more spicy, just use the mild or hot Italian sausage instead. Ground Italian sausage will work as well, just form into small meatballs and cook as said.