OLIVE GARDEN TOSCANA SOUP

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Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups sausage links (12 Spicy Links)
2 medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1/4-inch Slices
1 slice bacon, 1/4-inch diced
3/4 cup onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 cups kale leaves, cut in half, then sliced
2 tablespoons chicken base
1 quart water
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300F degrees. Place sausage links onto a sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until done; cut into half lengthwise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.
Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear. Add garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
Add chicken base, water and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
Add sausage, kale and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 127.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.7