Beats out Olive Gardens Tuscana Soup....

kncompton05's Note:

One of our favorite soups is at Olive garden, and i hated how stingy with the potatoes and italian sausage they were, which is the best parts.so i decided to do it bigger and better at home. This simple soup makes a great appitizer and even makes for a great main entree!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 italiansausage links (cut out of the casings) or 1 lb ground Italian sausage (about 1 lb)
• 2 slices bacon
• 3 -4 golden potatoes
• 1 shallot , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 64 ounces chicken stock , boxs
• ½ pint heavy cream
• 1 cup kale
• pepper , season to taste

Directions:

1. Gut the sausage from casings and Sautee up till almost done.
2. Add onion and bacon cook till translucent then add the garlic about 30 sec.
3. Add 1 box chicken stock and potatoes and bacon bring to a boil, then bring down to a simmer on medium to low heat, add peppers. Let simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Add Kale, wait about 5 more mins and add 1/2 box of chicken stock and 1/2 box of heavy cream, taste and season if needed for .