Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (I use this salt)
Optional: 1 head of kale, chopped
Optional: shredded Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top
Instructions
Cook bacon in stockpot, remove slices when finished, crumble and set aside
Cook the sausage, onion, and garlic in the bacon grease until meat is browned and onions are soft (if sausage is already super-fatty, you can drain some of the grease)
Add cubed potatoes and 6 cups of stock, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20-30 minutes until potatoes are soft
Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in milk, kale, and crumbled bacon
Cook 5-10 minutes longer
(If the soup is too thick, thin it with some extra milk)
Optional: Sprinkle with a handful of shredded Parmesan cheese before serving
