Slow Cooker Tuscan Soup

Spinach, Garlic Potatoes, a little spice...all whipped up in a slow cooker.

32 Ounce Chicken Stock
24 Ounces Hot Italian Sausage, cooked and crumbled
3 Cups Water
4 Cups russet potatoes cut in 1/4 inch cubes
2 Tbl Onion, minced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tbl Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
2 C Spinach, chopped
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
8 Slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Pepper to taste

Place Stock, 1/2 the sausage, water, potatoes, onion, garlic and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.  Cook on high for 3.5 or low for 7 hours - potatoes should be tender.  Stir in remaining sausage and kale - let cook for another 30 minutes.  Stir in heavy cream and cook for 10 minutes.  Stir in bacon, add pepper to taste and serve.