ZUPPA TOSCANA: ITALIAN POTATO SAUSAGE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Zuppa Toscana: Italian Potato Sausage Soup Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-25252

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16-ounce) package breakfast sausage
3/4 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered, then sliced thin
4 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon base
2 cups kale, chopped
3 to 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

Sauté sausage in a large pan over medium heat until browned. Transfer sausage to a separate bowl, reserving any grease in the pan. Add in the onion, garlic and potatoes to the pan with sausage grease and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent Add water and chicken base. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often. After soup comes to a boil, cook for another 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Add in kale, bacon crumbles and cream. Continue cooking over medium heat until kale has softened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to simmer and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve.