Zuppa Toscana Italian Soup

Italian Sausage (The 'Hot' variety)
Medium head (10 large cloves) garlic, peeled and minced or pressed
Medium onion, finely diced
Cups (32 oz) water
Cups (48 oz) low sodium chicken broth
Whipping Cream
Note: recipe updated in 2023 to 4 cups water and 6 cups stock for a more flavorful base.