Zuppa Toscana

Name: Zuppa Toscana
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Bacon Diced 1/2" Pieces; 1 lb Italian Sausage (I Prefer Hot); 1 lb Kale Chopped Bite Size Pieces (Dino &/Or Curly); 6-8 Large Russet or Gold Potatoes (Diced 1/4" Chunks); 1 Onion Diced Small; 10 Cloves Garlic Minced; 8 Cups (64 oz) Chicken Broth; 2 Cups (16 oz) Water; 1 1/2 Cups (12 oz) Heavy Whipping Cream; 1-2 (15 oz.) Cans Cannellini Beans (Optional); 6-8 tsp Chicken Bouillon (Optional); Salt (To Taste); Black Pepper (To Taste); 1/2-1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Optional); 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (Garnish)

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

Cincinnati, Ohio

Zuppa Toscana

Jenny Lynn @PattonIsGod

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Ingredients

8 ozBacon Diced 1/2" Pieces
1 lbItalian Sausage (I Prefer Hot)
1 lbKale Chopped Bite Size Pieces (Dino &/Or Curly)
6-8Large Russet or Gold Potatoes (Diced 1/4" Chunks)
1Onion Diced Small
10 ClovesGarlic Minced
8 Cups (64 oz)Chicken Broth
2 Cups (16 oz)Water
1 1/2 Cups (12 oz)Heavy Whipping Cream
1-2 (15 oz.)Cans Cannellini Beans (Optional)
6-8 tspChicken Bouillon (Optional)
Salt (To Taste)
Black Pepper (To Taste)
1/2-1 tspRed Pepper Flakes (Optional)
1/2 CupFreshly Grated Parmesan (Garnish)

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Steps

1

Heat a Stock Pot over Medium Heat. Add Bacon pieces and cook until Crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined Plate and set aside. Remove all but 1 - 2 Tbsp of the Bacon Grease. Add the Italian Sausage, & Break it up as it Cooks. Stir in Red Pepper Flakes, if using. Once fully Cooked (About 5 - 10 Minutes), Remove to a Plate. Cover and set aside.
2

Add the Diced Onion. Saute for about 5 Minutes or until Soft and Lightly Golden. Add Minced Garlic. Stir and Cook for 1 - 2 Minutes. Lightly Salt & Pepper. Gently Stir in Chicken Broth and Water. Bring to a Boil. Add Chicken Bouillon, if using. Add Diced Potatoes and allow to Cook for around 15 Minutes, or until Potatoes easily pierce with a Fork.
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When Potatoes are nearly done, Add the Kale and Sausage back into the Pot. Bring back up to a Light Boil. Stir in the Heavy Cream. Bring to a Light Boil once more. Taste for Seasoning, and add Salt and Pepper, if needed. Serve and Garnish with Parmesan and Bacon Bits.
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Enjoy!