Name: Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 people
Ingredients: 16 oz Italian sausage (I used mild); 4 slices of bacon; 3 garlic cloves; 1 medium yellow onion; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 cups vegetable stock; 3 cups water; 4 yellow or golden potatoes (sliced thin); 3 cups chopped (kale); 3/4 cup half and half; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper