Thursday, January 19, 2012

Zuppa Toscana

HEY! Guess who got a haircut? If you follow me on Twitter, you might have played along with #pickallisonshaircut. Before I went, I was ready to shave it all off. I even grabbed my scissors on my desk and pretended to chop off a big chunk. I need help. Well, here it is! 


Hey, bangs! 

Now, onto today's regular scheduled post. 



The is an Olive Garden copycat recipe. I personally have never had this soup, but this homemade version is quite tasty. The additional of kale really rounded out the soup well. It is a hearty soup that paired great with crusty bread.






Zuppa Toscana


Prep Time: 40 minutes 

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into a small dice
1 pound hot breakfast sausage or Italian sausage
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth or stock
3 cups Russet potatoes, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
2 loose packed cups kale, torn into bite size pieces
1 cup heavy cream or 14 ounce can evaporated milk
Parmesan cheese, grated

In a large soup pot cook bacon over medium until crispy. Add sausage, stirring freuqently until browned and crumbled. Drain off the grease.
Add onion; saute until translucent; add garlic; saute until fragrant.
Stir in broth and potatoes, season with salt and pepper, simmer 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add kale and heavy cream or evaporated milk. Bring to a simmer. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. 


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16 comments:

Jess said...

I likeeee!
I'm jealous, though - my hair is taking FOREVER to grow!

xo

Allison said...

Thanks, friend!!

Ruthie Hart said...

first of all you look so gorgeous! I love your swoopy bangs!! And I made something similar to this...it is SOO GOOD!

Mrs. Darcy said...

This looks delish and the bangs look fabulous on you!!!

Elena @ La Petite Vie said...

Love the fun bangs! And this soup sounds so yummy, perfect for the rainy days ahead. Thanks for the great recipe!

Shay said...

I love the bangs! The recipe looks great! Thanks for sharing.

Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party) said...

Cute hair! And this receipe looks DIVINE! Excited to try it :) How was I not following your blog?!

Alecia @ ChickenScratch NY said...

Can't wait to try this soup! Thanks for sharing, I've got it pinned for later

bnfunky said...

I am your newest follower!!! This is one of the most touching blogs I have ever read. I saw you on Lovely Little Things and clicked on your button based on the title of your blog!! I love that it is so Christian based and I just went through and read a ton of your posts. So inspirational and so many good tips on the whole fitness and eating healthy thing. I work until 5 and have a very stressful job, so it is hard for me to come home and even begin to think about working out. You have really motivated me though!!!

Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings said...

This looks delish! And a perfect soup to warm up with this weekend. I'm bookmarking this recipe now. ;) Thanks for sharing!

Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

Hollie Ann said...

the bangs look great!!!!

Unknown said...

Yummy! That soup looks amazing!

... said...

You are so pretty girlie! I am stopping over from Jessica's blog! :)

CrazyNutsMom said...

Love the bangs!

Soup sounds good, not sure about the kale. Will have to try it and see. I'm following you on google+.

Regina
www.thecrazynutsmom.com

Allison said...

I had never cooked with kale either, but I promise it is great!!

WhyCuzICan said...

Sounds super yummy!

Visiting from DIY Home Sweet Home linky party and thanks for sharing :D
~Suzanne in NW Illinois

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