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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Zuppa Toscana (just like Olive Garden's!)



So I made this soup tonight, and as little Ethan was sipping his broth he busts out, "this de-WISH-ous!"  Talk about making my day!  (Soooo reminded me of when Jacob said the same thing when he was two--at Davis's wedding about the italian sodas--haaha!)  Anyhow, here's the recipe.  It totally rocks!

1 lb. mild italian sausage
1/2 pkg. bacon
3/4 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large baker potatoes, cubed
10 c. water
10 chicken boullion cubes
1 c. heavy cream
1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
*red pepper flakes-- Jason likes his spicy and just adds these to his bowl.

Get bacon and sausage cooking while you chop all your veggies-- I usually do the sausage in the pot I intend to make the soup in!  Set meats aside on paper towels to drain.  Cook onion in large pot until almost clear. Add garlic and crumbled bacon- cook for an additional minute.  Add potatoes, sausage, water, and boullion cubes.  Simmer/boil for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.  Turn off heat.  Add kale and cream.  Stir, allow kale to just wilt, and ENJOY!  Best served with crusty garlic bread and caesar salad!

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