• prep: 15 min
• cook: 35 min
• total: 50 min

servings:

Creamy Zuppa Toscana recipe, full of crumbled sausage, crispy bacon and tender potatoes in a creamy broth! Make this Olive Garden Soup right at home. Low carb option included!

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound mild Italian Sausage casings removed
• 4 oz (125 g) diced bacon
• 1 large onion chopped
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
• 1 1/2 quarts (1.5 litres) low-sodium chicken broth
• 5 Russet potatoes scrubbed, rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch slices*
• 1 cube beef bouillon crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional — adjust to your taste
• 1 1/2 cups half and half or heavy/thickened cream
• 3 cups chopped kale hard stems removed (substitute with baby spinach leaves or Swiss chard)
• Fresh shredded parmesan cheese for serving
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional -- for a thicker soup) SEE NOTES

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