Zuppa Toscana Soup

By Maverick19

This is the classic tuscan sausage and cream soup. Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground italian sausage
• 1 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 4 tbsp bacon pieces
• 2 tsp garlic, crushed
• 10 cups water
• 5 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound potatoes sliced, russet, fingerling, gold, red, they all work
• 1/4 of bunch of fresh kale

Preparation

Step 1

Sautee sausage and crushed red pepper in large pot. Drain fat and refrigerate to cool, while preparing remaining ingredients.

In same pan, over low-med heat, sautee bacon 5-6 minutes, add onion and garlic and sautee until onions are transluscent/soft.

Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot. Bring to a boil.
Add sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about 1/2 hour.

Add heavy cream and just cook til thoroughly heated. Stir in sausage and kale. Let all heat through and serve