Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden)

This is my favorite soup from the Olive Garden---so yummy! I'm bringing it to recipe club tomorrow night. . .can't wait!



Zuppa Toscana

1 lb. ground Italian sausage
3/4 c. onion, diced
1 1/2 oz. Real Bacon Bits
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
3 T. Chicken bouillion powder (or 3 cubes crushed)
5 c. water
4 small red potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups kale leaves (spinach or swiss chard can be substituted)
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese for garnish

Brown sausage and onion in large soup pot. Add garlic and cook one minute. Add bouillion powder, water, and potatoes. Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add bacon , kale, cream and red pepper flakes. Simmer 4 more minutes and serve. Garnish with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!