ZUPPA TOSCANA

ZUPPA TOSCANA -similar to olive garden's

1lb. ground italian sausage
1 1/2tsp. crushed red pepper
1lrge diced white onion
4tbsp.bacon pieces
1tsp.garlic puree
10cups water
5 cubes chicken bouillon
1cup havy cream
1lb sliced white potatoes or any will do
1/4 of a bunch of kale

1.saute italian sausage and crushed pepper in a large pot.Drain escess fat:refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.

2.in the same pan saute bacon,onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15min. or until the onions are soft.

3.Add the chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.

4.Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft,about a half an hour.

5.Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.

6.Stir in sausage and the kale,let all the heat through and serve.

Delicious!!