tuscana soup

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Lake Arrowhead, CA
Updated on Jan 30, 2023

This creamy soup is so satisfying. You can keep it mild or spice it up. The flavors and textures are hearty and bold. Perfect for rainy weather. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon, parmesan cheese and served with your favorite crusty bread. Yum!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 slices smoked bacon, crumbled
  • 1-2 tablespoon bacon drippings or olive oil
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chicken better than boullion
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 pound ground italian, hot or mild
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (i used leftover baked potatoes)
  • 2 cans cannelini beans
  • 1-2 cup chopped kale
  • grated parmesan cheese

How To Make tuscana soup

  • Step 1
    Cook bacon until crispy, set aside to cool. Reserve bacon drippings or add olive oil to the skillet.
  • Step 2
    Saute onions, garlic, and sausage until sausage is browned.
  • Step 3
    In a large pot or Dutch oven, add meat mixture.
  • Step 4
    Pour in chicken stock and add boullion.
  • Step 5
    Add raw diced potatoes. If you are using precooked potatoes do not add yet.
  • Step 6
    Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Stir in half and half.
  • Step 8
    Add cooked potatoes and cannelini beans. Simmer until heated.
  • Step 9
    Add chopped Kale and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Serve and enjoy!

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Cream Soups
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #kale
Keyword: #Potatoes
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Stove Top

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