In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add sausage and onion to pan over medium high heat. Brown for 4 minutes.
1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage, 1 medium onion
Add garlic and sauce for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
3 garlic cloves
In a crock pot, add sausage mixture, potatoes, chicken broth, salt & pepper.
2 russet potatoes, 5 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 tsp coarse Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours,
While soup is cooking, fry bacon in skillet. Break up into bits.
3 pieces bacon
Stir in the cream cheese, cream and kale, and cook another 15 minutes until kale is wilted.
4 cups kale, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 4 oz cream cheese
Serve with bacon pieces & Parmesan cheese.
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 3 pieces bacon