Olive Garden Sausage Soup

OLIVE GARDEN SAUSAGE SOUP- from Dayna Checketts (Sister-in-law)

1 pound hot sausage
4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 quart of water
4 cups chicken broth
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream

In skillet over Medium/high heat, brown sausage, breaking
into small pieces as you cook it; drain, set aside.

Meanwhile, place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion
in pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.

Add sausage & bacon to pot; simmer 10 minutes.

Add cream and fresh spinach to soup; season w/salt and
pepper; heat through.

"My sister and my mom love this recipe so I gave it a try and it was great! Good for those cold winter days!"