Olive Garden Toscana Soup

1 1/2 c spicy sausage links
1 (12 links)
3/4 c onions,Diced
1 1/4 t garlic,Minced
2 T chicken base
1 qt water
2 medium potatoes,cut in half
1 lengthwise then cut into 1/4
1 inch,Slices
2 c kale leaves,cut in half,
1 then,Sliced
1/3 c heavy whipping cream
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place sausage links onto a sheet pan
and bake for 25 minutes, or until done; cut into half lengthwise,
then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.
Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat
until onions are almost clear. Add garlic and cook an additional 1
minute.
Add chicken base, water and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes. Add
sausage, kale and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.