Zuppa Toscana

Welcome to Taste This Thursday once again! This week I wanted to share my favorite soup in the whole world ..I got introduced to this Soup by my sister about 4 years ago at The Olive Garden. Since then I have been trying to recreate and look for copycat recipes. I finally got a recipe that satisfies my taste buds. The name of the soup is called....

Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
• 2 large russet baking potatoes , sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion , chopped
• ¼ cup bacon bit (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 cups kale (1 bunch for me)
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

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 pot.
5. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
6. Add bacon.
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.