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Zuppa Toscana Soup (like Olive Garden's)

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By azandersens
1lb. spicy Italian sausage - crumbled
½ lb. smoked bacon - chopped
1 qt. water
2 14oz cans chicken broth
2 lg russet potatoes - cubed
2 garlic cloves - crushed
1 med. onion - chopped
2 cups chopped kale OR Swiss chard
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown sausage in skillet over medium-high heat; drain, set aside. Brown bacon in skillet over medium-high heat; 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 min. Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through. *Can substitute cauliflower in place of potatoes for low-carb diets.

I know that the Olive Garden is so 1990's, but I LOVE this soup! I made it with regular sausage and had crushed red pepper on the side since all members of my family can't do spicy.
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Lara said…
Holly, I absolutely love this soup! I can't wait to try to make it. There are some great recipes here. Thanks.
January 30, 2008 at 10:37 AM
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