Thursday, July 31, 2008

Zuppa Toscano ala The Olive Garden

1 lb Italian sausage
1 med onion chopped
1 lb bacon
6 med-lg white potatoes
1 gal water
crushed red pepper to taste
salt to taste
1/2 pint heavy cream
kale enough to suit

Brown first 3 ingredients until onions are transparent and drain off grease. In large pot, add all but last 2 ingredients and let simmer until potatoes are soft. Add cream and enough kale to suit taste. Serve with really good breadsticks, and enjoy!

This freezes well but do not add kale until ready to serve.