Mandy's Sausage Chowder

Ingredients:
1lb Polska Kielbasa Sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (I slice it and then quarter them)
6 strips of bacon, diced
1 large yellow onion
2 garlic cloves
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
6-7 Yukon potatoes (peeled and chopped/cubed)
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 1 tsp granules
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup chopped spinach (or 4 kale leaves torn)
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:
In a large, nonstick skillet, brown the kielbasa and the bacon; drain, reserving 2 tsp of the drippings in the skillet. Add the onion; cook over medium heat until translucent/tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

In a large pot (I use my Dutch oven), bring the water and broth to a boil. Add the potatoes, bouillon and pepper. Cook until potatoes are very tender.

Add the meat mixture and the spinach/kale; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes or until wilted. Reduce heat. Add the cream. Cook 1 minute longer or until heated through.

Yield: 8 cups