Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana 

(Olive Garden - knock off)

crock pot style

 1 lb. Italian sausage

 2 large russet baking potatoes , sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices 

1 large onion , chopped 

1/4 c. real bacon pieces (optional)

2-4 garlic cloves , minced 

2 c. kale, chopped

3 -16 oz. cans chicken broth 

1 can water

1 c. heavy whipping cream

I boil the sausage until not quite done and then I slice and cut again quartering them) 

I then lightly fry them up with the onions and garlic and throw it all in the crock pot

Add the broth and water, potatoes, and bacon pieces and let cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours. 

30 minutes before eating add heavy whipping cream and chopped kale

Let simmer 30 minutes and serve.

*I have also done this on the stove top. When I do I still brown the sausage, onion and garlic in the pot I plan to use. Then I add the broth and water, bacon pieces and potatoes and cook until potatoes are almost done. Then add cream and kale and cook until potatoes are soft. Serve