Kale, Potato, and Sausage Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 10 Cups
 
A more hearty and tasty version of Olive Gardens Zuppa Toscana Soup. A crowd pleaser that is perfect for a cold day and a good book.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Mild Sausage
  • ½ Large Onion
  • 3 Cloves Of Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 3 Large Russet Potatoes - If you would like a more thin consistency Closer to the Original Use 2 Potatoes
  • 6 Slices of Cooked Bacon
  • 64oz Chicken Broth (8 Cups)
  • 3-4 Green Onions
  • ½ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 5 Kale Leaves or 1-2 Cups Chopped Kale (No stem)
  • Parmesan Cheese for topping (Optional)
  • French Bread for Dipping (Optional)
Instructions
  1. Cook Bacon ( I vote the oven Method!)
  2. In soup pot, Brown the Sausage and then drain the fat.
  3. Add in minced Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and chopped Onions
  4. Cook until Garlic is fragrant and Onions are soft.
  5. If your feeling a little on the Biggins side today, throw in ½ Tablespoon of the Bacon grease.
  6. Add Chicken Stock and Green Onion
  7. Heat to Boiling and Add 1½ Potatoes sliced thinly (as a thickener when they cook) and 1½ Chopped for potato bites.
  8. Simmer for about 15-20 min or until bite size potatoes are soft.
  9. Turn off the heat and add Cream, Bacon, and Kale.
  10. (Note: You can sub the Heavy Whipping Cream for half and half or milk but i may thin the soup a bit)
Recipe by Romancing The Onion at https://www.romancingtheonion.com/creamy-potato-kale-sausage-soup/