"Creamy Zuppa Toscana full of crumbled sausage, crispy bacon and tender potatoes in a deliciously creamy broth! Olive Garden soup at home!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound mild Italian Sausage (casings removed)
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4 oz (125 g) diced bacon
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1 large onion (chopped)
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6 cloves garlic (minced)
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1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
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1 1/2 quarts (1.5 litres) low-sodium chicken broth
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5 Russet potatoes (scrubbed, rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch slices*)
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1 cube beef bouillon (crushed)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground fennel
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional — adjust to your taste)
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1 1/2 cups half and half or heavy/thickened cream
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3 cups chopped kale (hard stems removed (substitute with baby spinach leaves or Swiss chard))
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Fresh shredded parmesan cheese (for serving)
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional -- for a thicker soup) (SEE NOTES)
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