Gather your ingredients: cut the sausages and bacon, dice the onions, and chop the potatoes into even chunks. Slice optional carrots.

In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside, leaving fat in the pot.

Add diced onions to the pot and sauté in the bacon fat for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Layer the chopped sausages, crispy bacon, potatoes, and optional carrots over the sautéed onions in the pot, gently stirring to combine.

Pour in enough broth to cover the ingredients, usually around 4-5 cups. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.

Cover and simmer for about 1 hour until potatoes are fork-tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper; simmer an additional 15-30 minutes if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, alongside crusty bread to soak up the broth.