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Tuscany Soup

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A rich and hearty soup combining bacon, sausage, and fresh vegetables, perfect for any time of the year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 4 slices bacon Cook until crispy.
  • 1 pound Italian sausage Cook until browned.
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Cook until translucent.
  • 4 cups diced potatoes Add to soup.
  • 2 cups kale, chopped Stir in and simmer until wilted.
Broth and Cream
  • 4 cups chicken broth Add to the pot.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Stir in after reducing heat.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
  2. Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook it until browned.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
Cooking
  1. Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Stir in the chopped kale and simmer for a few minutes until it wilts.
  3. Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Crumble the bacon and stir it back into the soup. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra richness, combine heavy cream with milk. Experiment with adding carrots or celery for more vegetables, and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. You can also make this soup vegetarian by omitting the bacon and sausage and using vegetable broth.
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