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Zuppa Toscana-my Version-ci Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Keni / All my dishes 1 year ago ~~Just my take on a popular soup. This one comes together so quickly and even freezes well, but it does lose it's texture. This is a staple for me during "soup season" Prep:15m Cook:45m Servings:8	Keni
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cut bacon in half in

then separate, if ne

slice group of slice

in fry pan

I always drain greas

done

Before the half and

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Ingredients

2lb ground Italian sausage(I like hot, but sweet or mild are fine, to your taste)

about 1lb Russet potatoes, rinsed and cubed in about 1/2 inch cubes(I don't bother peeling them)

1/4 lb quality peppered or smoked bacon*

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

1 large onion, diced

about 4 cups fresh greens(chard, kale, spinach, turnip or mustard greens all work, here)

about 6 cups chicken stock

about 1-2 cups water

fresh ground pepper

2 cups heavy cream(you can use half and half or even milk, here, but the taste will not be as rich, and the soup will be thinner.)

Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

*just an FYI on how I prepare my bacon for dishes where 'crumbled' or 'bits are required: I cut a package of bacon in half, right through the plastic, setting aside one half for another use. With the remaining bacon, I peel off half of the pieces, not individually, rather in a group, then slice them, that way. It makes very small pieces of bacon which fry easily and quickly, and no need to crumble, after, yet it keeps the rest of the bacon in useable pieces for other dishes, or just to fry. I am including photos, soon, just to be clear. :)

Cook bacon pieces until crisp and set aside.

In large soup pot or dutch oven, cook sausage, onion and garlic until meat is done and onion is soft.(I add a touch of bacon grease to this pan to start the meat and add a touch more flavor)

Add bacon, potatoes, stock and water to pan and let simmer until potatoes are tender(depending on size of potatoes, maybe 15 minutes or so)

Add greens and allow to cook down another few minutes

season with fresh ground pepper(if you chose a milder sausage, you can add 1/4-1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes, here, too,if you'd like, to give it a lil kick but not make it hot)

Add cream and continue to cook another few minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld. DO NOT BOIL

Serve garnished with grated Parmesan

**you can make this soup thicker by using an immersion blender, if you'd like, to break down some of the taters...especially if you choose to use milk instead of cream.

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sday5 1 year ago said:
This sounds so good. I can't wait to try.

debbie919 1 year ago said:
Great recipe, thanks for sharing!

slj6lori 9 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Delicious! Made this last nigth and served with crusty bread. The family loved it! Used hot Italian sausage and fresh baby spinach as my green of choice. I did use fat free 1/2 and 1/2 and this made the soup thinner...so I added a slurry of cornstarch and water to thicken slightly. A good hearty soup, filling and it has everything in it for a full meal. Thank you Ms. Keni!

stewie 5 months, 2 weeks ago said:
Like the look of this...Have tried it several times, But I have never made it myself...Think I will now...Cheers...Stewie

stewie 5 months, 1 week ago said:
Hey Keni...Just an update..Made this just last night...Excellent...Well deserving of 5 forks...Cheers Keni...And Thanks again..Stewie

quigimon 2 months ago said:
Bavo, excellent recipe cooked this this evening and was waiting for the neighbors to start knocking at the door with their own bowls. 5 forks for sure.

mrswilliams 2 weeks, 6 days ago said:
Alright Keni...I'm trying this recipe this week!!! I'm excited :)

mrswilliams 2 weeks, 4 days ago said:
Ok...just made this for dinner because my step mom gave me a bunch of kale that needed to be used up. Made it exactly as written...SUPER GOOD!! I've never had this soup before (or kale) and I loved it! Thanks for another great recipe Keni :)

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