Reduced Fat Zuppa Toscana Soup

creamy potato soup with italian sausage and kale

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
• 2  large potatoes (sliced or cubed)
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 4  tablespoons  hormel real bacon bits
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups kale, chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1  quart water
• 1  cup  fat-free half-and-half

Directions

1. remove sausage from casing and brown. once brown drain
2. saute onions until soft add garlic saute for another minute (do not burn garlic)
3. return sausage to pan
4. add water and broth and stir.
5. add salt and pepper.
6. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender.
7. add bacon, kale and cream and heat through.
8. serve garnished with parmeseam.