Tuscany Potato and Sausage Soup

Name: Tuscany Potato and Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 lbs potatoes, 1/4-inch sliced; 1 1/2 cups onions, diced; 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 1/4 lbs Italian sausage, out casings (sweet & hot); 10 cups homemade chicken stock; salt and pepper

(4)

Recipe by Ravenseyes

This is a variation of the Tuscany potato soup that is served at Olive Garden - I have left out the cream for a heart healthy soup

People talking

Reviews, Tweaks & More Reviews, Tweaks & More

READY IN: 1hr 45mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

lbs potatoes, 1/4-inch sliced
1 ¹⁄₂

cups onions, diced
1 ¹⁄₂

cups carrots, diced
1

cup celery, diced
3

large garlic cloves, minced
2

teaspoons italian seasoning
1 ¹⁄₄

lbs Italian sausage, out casings (sweet & hot)
10

cups homemade chicken stock
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot heat 1 tsp olive oil, add onions carrots and celery cook till onion is nearly clear, approximately 5 minutes.
Add sausage and cook till sausage is done.
Add chicken stock, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasonings and potatoes. Cook till potatoes are tender, approximately 60 minutes.
Simmer for an additional 30 minutes with lid off the pot to reduce the volume by 1/8th. Serve with a good soaking bread and enjoy.
You could add 1 cup of heavy cream for that creamy effect.