Zuppa Toscana

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I like a mixture of spicy and mild sausage)
• 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

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 a separate pot.


5 Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.


6 Add sausage and 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.