Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

2 lbs  Italian sausage, browned and drained (be sure to rinse well also or the soup will turn pink)

 6 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
6 to 8 boiled potatoes (keep the potato water)
3-4 cups potato water
1/4 cup onion
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups whole milk
1.5 cups cream
4 tbsp butter
1/4-1/2 bag of spinach (microwave until wilted, let cool to room temperature, then press all the excess water out)
Black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Directions
After potatoes are done add 2 Cups whole milk to the 3-4 cups potato water
Then add: 1.5 cups cream, 4 tablespoons butter, garlic, and stir in fried bacon, sausage, and spinach
Add black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes (if you want it extra spicy) to taste
Simmer for 45 minutes
Add parmasian cheese when serving!