Zuppa Toscana

A few weeks ago, on a cold and wet Sunday night, I decided I wanted to try and make a new warm and delicious soup.  I searched the web for different recipes and came across Zuppa Toscana which I have had before at Olive Garden and loved.  My husband had his doubts but the soup turned out so yummy!  B even looked past the onions (which he HATES) and went back for 2nds and 3rds!  Here is the recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
• 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half,and then in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion, chopped (I only used 1/4 of the onion)
• 1/2 can oscar meyer bacon bit
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. 1Cook sausage in a 300°F oven for approximately 30 minutes.
2. 2Drain sausages on paper towels and cut into slices.
3. 3Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, garlic in pot, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
4. 4Add sausage and bacon.
5. 5Salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6Simmer for another 10 minutes.
7. 7Turn to low heat.
8. 8Add kale and cream.
9. 9Heat through and serve.