I doubled this recipe and used one regular Italian sausage and one spicy and I forgot the bacon bits, but it was really good!!!
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1 lb. Italian sausages (use spicy to get that signature Olive Garden flavor)
4-6 russet potatoes, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/4 c. REAL bacon pieces (optional)
2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
32 oz. chicken broth
1 c. kale or Swiss chard, chopped
1 c. Half and half (recipe called for: heavy whipping cream)
2 Tbsp corn starch (recipe called for flour)
1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan.
2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices.
3. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.
4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft.
30 minutes before serving:
5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps.
6. Add cream, kale, and bacon to the crock pot, stir.
7. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly.
8. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
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