Zuppa Toscana

Original recipe here

This is a hearty soup for my carnivorous husband. It's supposed to be very similar to the Zuppa Toscana at The Olive Garden. Mmmm...The Olive Garden...I want some bread sticks now.

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
• 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 cups kale - washed, dried, and shredded
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base
• 1 quart water
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. Cook sausage according to packaging. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut at an angle into 1/2-inch slices.
2. Place onions and bacon slices in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear. Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.
3. Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1 minute. Add chicken soup base, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
4. Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.

Serves: 6