Tuscan Sausage Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 cups roughly chopped kale.
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4-5 yellow potatoes, diced into 1-inch chunks.
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic.
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½ white onion, finely diced.
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2 cups heavy cream.
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6 cups chicken stock.
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3 teaspoons table salt.
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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Chopped bacon or bits for topping.
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Grated parmesan for finishing.
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1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage.
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2 cups water.
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter.
# Instructions:
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Cook sausage in a big pot for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Using a slotted spoon, take it out and set aside.
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Melt butter in the same pot, then toss in onions and cook until soft and see-through. Stir in garlic and let it cook for another minute.
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Pour in chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Heat everything to a boil, then let it cook until the potatoes are soft.
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Add kale and cream to the pot, then return the cooked sausage. Taste and tweak the seasoning if needed.
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Sprinkle bacon and parmesan cheese on top before serving, if you like.
# Notes:
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Use mild Italian sausage if you prefer a less spicy option.
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No Italian sausage? Use plain sausage with added Italian herbs and chili flakes.