Yummy Soup and A Rainy Seattle Day

Today's weather is so blah but you know what?! I LOVE it! I am a huge fan Fall days sometimes. The kind that make you want to cozy up with some good music, bake, build forts with your kids, wear socks, snuggle and watch a movie, and eat homemade soup and bread... mmmmmm. 


Last Saturday I made a batch of Zuppa Toscana soup, just like the kind at the Olive Garden. It turned out so yummy and SO simple! Here is the recipe I used:

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
• 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bit (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. 1
   Chop or slice uncooked sausage into small pieces.
2. 2
   Brown sausage in your soup pot.
3. 3
   Add chicken broth and water to pot and stir.
4. 4
   Place onions, potatoes, and garlic in pot.
5. 5
   Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
6. 6
   Add sausage and bacon.
7. 7
   Salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8
   Simmer for another 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn to low heat.
10. 10
    Add kale and cream.
11. 11
    Heat through and serve.
    
    
    
    
    
    Buon Appetito!