Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups chopped Swiss chard
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broth, water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in the Swiss chard, cream, bacon and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until chard is tender.