Showing posts with label soup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label soup. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Zuppa Toscana Soup



Recipe adapted by Heidi  from Olive Garden .com
Photos taken by Heidi
 
1 lb. spicy Italian sausage - crumbled (I usually add a pinch of red pepper flakes to regular Italian sausage
1/2 lb. smoked bacon - chopped
1 qt. water
(2) 14.5 oz. cans (about 3 2/3 cups) chicken broth

8 lg. russet potatoes - scrubbed clean, cubed
2 garlic cloves - peeled, crushed
1 med. onion - peeled, chopped
2 cups chopped kale OR Swiss chard
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper - to taste
Italian cheese to sprinkle on before serving 
 -In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside.
-In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown bacon; drain, set aside.
-Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion in a pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
-Add sausage and bacon to pot; simmer for 10 minutes.
-Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through.