A collection of some of my favorite recipes gathered from friends, relatives, magazines and cookbooks.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Olive Garden Toscano Soup

(makes about 3 servings)

2-3/4 C. chicken broth
1/4 C. heavy cream
1 medium russet potato
2 C. chopped kale
1/2 lb. spicy Italian sausage
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
-Combine broth and cream in saucepan over medium heat.
-Slice unpeeled potato into 1/4" slices, quarter and add to soup.
-Add chopped kale.
-Grill sausage, cool, cut at an angle 1/2" thick and add to soup.
-Add spices & simmer 2 hours.  Stir occasionally.