Zuppa Toscana, Magri Style

Submitted by ChesBayCruiser

"A soup worthy of our Italian heritage. A hearty, soup with Italian Sausage, Potatoes, Kale and a spicy little "kick"!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup diced onion
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 cups kale leaves, chopped
• 2 quarts chicken stock (or 1 Qt Stock/1 Qt. Water)
• 1 cup heavy cream

directions

1. In a large pot, cook ground sausage and pepper flakes, until done. If sausage is in links, remove from casing and crumble, (or thinly slice after cooking).
2. Remove sausage from pot and set aside. Drain excess grease.
3. Add bacon, onion and garlic to pot and cook over medium heat until onions are soft (about 15 minutes).
4. Add chicken stock/water, and potatoes and cook until potatoes are soft (about 30 minutes).
5. Add sausage, kale and heavy cream.
6. Simmer 3-5 minutes, then serve.