Zuppa Toscana Soup

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 1 lb. italian sausage (mild or spicy according to your preference[we like spicy])
• 3/4 cup onion, diced
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1-1/4 tsp. garlic, pressed (I usually just use 3-4 cloves rather than measuring it)
• 1/3 cup chopped bacon (I use the good bacon bits)
• 4 cups water
• 4 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 cup kale or spinach leaves, chopped (I use spinach)
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the casings from the sausage and cook sausage with chopped onion in frying pan, like you would for ground beef. Set aside.

In a saucepan add chopped potatoes, diced onions, and bouillon to the water. Boil just until potatoes are tender, then add garlic, sausage, and bacon bits. Simmer for a few minutes then add chopped spinach and cream and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve hot with breadsticks and a salad. Serves 4-6.