Zupa Tuscana

Ingredients

1/2 lb spicy sausage links ( I use the big ones, peel off the oustide skin-like layer and cook it like ground beef)
2 medium potatoes, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/4 in slices.
1/2 onion diced
6 slices of bacon (cooked, cut or crumbled)
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups kale leaves, cut in half and then sliced
2 tablespoons chicken base (or 3 tsp chicken bullion)
1 qt water (4-5 cups)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
dash of dried crushed red peppers

Directions:

Cook sausage in large stock pot (cook bacon separately). Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic and crumbled bacon and simmer for 1 minute. Add chicken base, water and potatoes - simmer until potatoes are cooked through (30 minutes). Add kale leaves, crushed red peppers and cream and simmer. (It may need some salt or chicken bullion - add to your liking.)

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Photo by Sophie Weber