Sunday, April 21, 2013

Toscana Soup


You're going to know I'm from the South just by reading the ingredients in the soup.  
I laughed at myself for using turnips instead of Kale or Spinach..but it was really good.

Ingredients

5 cups of chicken broth (homemade or canned)
2 large Idaho/Russet potatoes cut into small pieces (peeled or unpeeled)
1 to 2 cups of your Choice of:  kale, spinach, collards or turnips chopped finely
1 lb of hot Italian Sausage bulk or links
  1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 
and salt to taste
1 tsp parsley (optional)
1/2 tsp dill (optional)
1/2 cup of one of the following your choice: 
(heavy cream, half & half, whole milk, 2 percent milk, or skim milk)





Instructions:
Put chicken broth and potatoes into stock pot
Brown sausage 
(if in link take out of casing and use spatula or fork to pull apart to brown in small pieces)
 Add to the pot
Add Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 tsp or to your liking 
Add your washed finely chopped fresh greens (kale, turnips whatever you choose)
Bring to soft boil then turn down heat to low to simmer
Simmer for about an hour
Potatoes should be fork tender
Add your cream
Cook for an addition 30 minutes to an hour on a simmer only do not boil
 Add salt to taste



Delicious served with garlic toast and a fresh tossed salad..


Have a great week!


Dolly