Tuscan Soup

This is our version of an Italian soup! With the Italian sausage, it becomes very filling! It feels like home and is very quick and easy to prepare! It is best served with a side salad, crackers, or toasted garlic bread. **See our vegetarian version of the soup below!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 Cups of Water
• 2 1/2 Cups of Chicken Stock
• 1 Cup of Onion (Diced)
• 1 Medium Potato (Sliced as Thin Rounds)
• 2 Cloves of Garlic (Sliced Thin)
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Granulated Garlic Powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon of Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Parsley
• 1/4 Cup of Kale (Chopped) — (Alternate: Spinach)
• 1/4 Cup of Heavy Cream
• 1/2 Cup of Ground Italian Sausage (Cooked)
• Parmesan Cheese (For Garnish)

Directions

1. In a pan, sauté the ground Italian pork sausage. Once cooked through, set aside on a paper napkin to remove some of the oil.
2. In a pot, add water, chicken stock, onion, potato, garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Bring to a boil.
3. Add in kale, heavy cream, and cooked Italian pork sausage.
4. Let simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are cooked all the way through.
5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot!