Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 10 Minutes Yields: 6 servings

"Smoked sausage, potatoes, onion, and bacon are combined in a creamy chicken broth in this hearty soup with kale and garlic."

INGREDIENTS:

1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 3/4 cup chopped onion 6 slices bacon 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 cups kale - washed, dried, and shredded 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder 1 quart water 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2.	Layer the sausage links onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until done. Cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.
3.	Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.
4.	Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.
5.	Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1 minute. Add chicken base or bouillon, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
6.	Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.