Cookbook:Zuppa Toscana

| Soup

Zuppa toscana is a soup available at the Olive Garden restaurant.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, crumbled
 * ½ lb smoked bacon, chopped
 * 1 qt water
 * 2 cans (29 oz) chicken broth
 * 2 large russet potatoes, cubed
 * 2 garlic cloves, crushed
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 cups chopped kale or Swiss chard
 * 1 cup heavy cream
 * Salt to taste
 * Pepper to taste

Procedure

 * 1) In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it. Drain and set aside.
 * 2) In skillet over medium-high heat, brown bacon. Drain and set aside.
 * 3) Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion into a pot. Simmer over high heat until potatoes are tender.
 * 4) Add sausage and bacon to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 5) Add kale/chard and cream to the pot. Seasons with salt and pepper; heat through.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Potatoes can be substituted with cauliflower for a low-carbohydrate version of this soup.
 * You can also use half mild half spicy turkey sausage instead of pork sausage.
 * Sometimes, fennel is used.