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Zuppa Toscana Soup


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Zuppa Toscana Soup
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
  • 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in ¼ inch slices
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup bacon bits (optional)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
  1. Chop or slice uncooked sausage into small pieces.
  2. Brown sausage in your soup pot.
  3. Add chicken broth and water to pot and stir.
  4. Place onions, potatoes, and garlic in the pot.
  5. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
  6. Add bacon, Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper.
  7. Salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  9. Turn to low heat.
  10. Add kale and cream.
  11. Heat through and serve.