Vegetable Toscana Soup

1 lb. Italian Sausage
5 cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup onion, diced
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced
5 small red potatoes, cubed
1 can white beans
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon bits
Kale, finely chopped

Brown sausage, keeping pieces large and not finely chopped;  drain, set aside.

Place broth in large pot and bring to a boil.  Add onion, carrots and celery.  Bring to a boil and boil for 4 minutes.  Add potatoes, bring to a boil and boil for 6 more minutes.  Add sausage, beans, garlic and cream.  Bring to a boil and remove from heat.  Add salt and pepper and desired amounts of bacon bits and kale before serving.