Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden)
Submitted by: Jen Hardin

1 lb. ground Italian sausage (Jimmy Dean)
¾ c. onion, diced
1 ½ oz. Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits
1 ½ tsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon powder (or 3 cubes crushed)
5 c. water
4 small red potatoes halved and thinly sliced
2 c. kale leaves thinly sliced (spinach or Swiss chard can be substituted)
½ c. heavy whipping cream
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese for garnish


Brown sausage and onion in large soup pot. Add garlic and cook one minute.
Add bouillon powder, water, and potatoes. Simmer 15 minutes.
Add bacon, kale, cream and red pepper flakes. Simmer 4 minutes and serve. Garnish with parmesan cheese.