Zuppa Toscana

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 slices bacon
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
• 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups kale - washed, dried, and shredded
• 1 quart water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.

Step 5

Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.

Step 6

Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1 minute. Add chicken base or bouillon, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.