Tuscany Soup

This recipe is an exact replica of The Olive Garden's 'Zuppa Tuscana'. You will swear you were actually at The Olive Garden when you are eating this.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 cups

Ingredients

• 6  cups  red potatoes, quartered and sliced
• 1  lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 8  cups chicken broth (can be made using bouillon cubes or granules)
• 2  cups heavy whipping cream
• 2  cups  chopped kale

• to garnish

•  bacon bits
•  parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, pre-cook the italian sausage until done.
2. In a large stock pot, add the cooked sausage, chicken broth, and potatoes and bring to a boil.
3. Then turn heat down to a simmer and add the whipping cream and cook until potatoes are tender.
4. Ten minutes before serving add kale. Garnish with bacon bits and parmesan and serve with garlic bread and salad.
5. Serving size is 1 cup. One serving = 5 WW points.