====== Zuppa Toscana Soup ======
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  * Prep Time: 10 minutes
  * Cook Time: 35 minutes
  * Total Time: 45 minutes
  * Zuppa Toscana in soup pot

Homemade Zuppa Toscana is loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, kale and potatoes. Learn how to make Zuppa Toscana soup as made popular by Olive Garden!
  * Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
  * Skill Level: Easy
  * Cost to Make: $11-$15
  * Keyword: zuppa toscana
  * Cuisine: Italian
  * Course: Soup
  * Calories: 458 kcal
  * Servings: 8 bowls
===== Ingredients =====


      * 6 oz bacon, chopped
  *     1 lb Italian Sausage, The "Hot" variety
  *     1 medium head garlic, 10 large cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
  *     1 medium onion, finely diced
  *     4 cups chicken broth/stock, (32 oz)
  *     6 cups water, (48 oz)
  *     5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces
  *     1 kale bundle, leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups)
  *     1 cup whipping cream
  *     Salt and black pepper to taste
  *     Parmesan cheese to serve, optional

===== Instructions =====


      * In a large pot or Dutch oven (5.5 qt), over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned (5-7 mins). Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and spoon out excess oil, leaving about 1 Tbsp oil in the pot.
  *     Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with your spatula, and sauté until cooked through (5 min). Remove to paper towel lined plate.
  *     Finely dice onion and add to the pot. Sauté 5 min or until soft and golden, then add minced garlic and sauté 1 min.
  *     Add 4 cups broth and 6 cups water, and bring to boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook 13-14 min, or until easily pierced with a fork.
  *     When potatoes nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage and bring everything to a light boil.
  *     Stir in 1 cup cream and bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat. Garnish with bacon and grated Parmesan.


https://natashaskitchen.com/zuppa-toscana-recipe-video/