Zuppa Toscana

Ingredientes

• 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 1 onion (diced)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6-7 medium red potatoes ( (scrubbed, halved, & sliced))
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme ((If you use mild Italian sausage, you won't need this.))
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups kale ((de-veined & chopped))
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   In a stock-pot, over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain fat and set aside.

2. 2

   In the same stock-pot add onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until translucent, adding the garlic the last 30-60 seconds of cooking. (It should cook just fine in the little bit of grease left in the pot from the sausage, but if you need to, add a splash of olive oil.)

3. 3

   Return sausage back to pot and add potatoes, chicken broth, skim milk, water, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

4. 4

   Nuke heavy cream in microwave for 30 seconds, then add to soup with the kale. Heat through about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.