My friend, Tonya, told me about this recipe years ago. Over the years, I have made it my own. While I was making this soup on a live many of you said it was similar to a soup served at The Olive Garden called Zuppa Toscana. I have never tried The Olive Garden soup but while naming this dish, I decided to name it something similar. This soup is hearty and filling, perfect for a cold night.
Tuscan Soup
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Bacon, cut in bite size pieces
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Pound Italian Sausage
- 2 Teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- 8 Medium Potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 Small Bag Fresh Spinach
- 1 Small Bag of Fresh Kale This is optional. You can use only spinach, but you could also use just kale.
- 1 Medium Onion
- 3 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- 1 Quarts Chicken Broth Add water as necessary.
Instructions
- Fry Bacon and Reserve Grease.
- Cook meats in bacon grease.
- Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook another 3 minutes.
- Drain grease.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes and cook until tender.
- Lower heat. Add spinach, kale, and heavy cream. Cook until greens are tender.
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This Toscana Soup is delicious. I love the broth it makes. So good !!!! 🥰