Zoupa Toscana

Here is an Olive Garden copy-cat recipe that my family loves.

Zoupa Toscana

- 3/4 lbs. spicy sausage

- 4 medium potatoes, cut in 1/2 lengthwise then into 1/4 slices

- 3/4 cup diced onions

- 6 strips of crisply cooked peppered bacon

- 2 T minced garlic

- Fresh parsley or Kale

- 2 T pwd. chicken base

- 1 qt. water

- 1/3 cup heavy cream

Remove sausage from casing and cook like you would hamburger. Remove from pan and set aside. In pot, place onion and bacon, cook until the onions are almost clear. Remove the bacon and crumble. Add garlic to the onions and cook for a few more minutes. Add chicken base, water, and potatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add bacon, sausage, parsley (or kale), and cream. Simmer until hot and serve- about 5 mins. Serves 6-8.