Italian Tuscan Soup Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy sausage - (abt 1 lb)
- 1 slc bacon diced 1/4" pcs
- 3/4 c. onions in 1/8" dice
- 1 1/4 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 quart rich chicken stock (or possibly 1 fluid oz chicken base mixed with 1 qt water)
- 2 med potatoes halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/4" slices
- 2 c. cavallo greens or possibly kale cut in half, then sliced into 1/16" strips
- 1/3 c. heavy whipping cream
Directions
- Place the sausage on a baking sheet and lightly prick the skins. Bake in a 300-degree oven for 15 min, or possibly till well done. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice. Measure 1 1/2 c..
- Place bacon and onions in a 3- to 4-qt saucepan and cook over medium heat till the onions are almost clear. Add in the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add in the chicken stock and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 min. Add in the sausage, greens and whipping cream and simmer 5 more min before serving.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Comments: When a reader asked for the Olive Garden's recipe for Tuscan Soup, we replied which the chain no longer provided recipes to Cook's Corner, and readers supplied a homemade version. Now we have the authentic recipe, thanks to L. Brain of the Olive Garden's corporate office.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 330g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 342 | |
| Calories from Fat 225 | 66% |
| Total Fat 25.02g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.16g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium 642mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 13.36g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 1.19g | 1% |
| Protein 15.44g | 25% |
