Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

Name: Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tbsp garlic, minced; 2 medium potatoes, chopped into 1/2" cubes (about 2.5 cups); 6 oz bacon, thinly sliced (about 5 slices ); 24 oz sweet or spicy Italian sausages (3 large links ); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 tsp salt (additional to taste ); 1/4 tsp black pepper (additional to taste ); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 4 stalks kale; 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley