“A Soup for Fathers”

“Beautiful soup so rich and green waiting in a hot tureen

Who for such dainties would not stoop?

Soup of the evening, beautiful soup.” –Lewis Carroll

ZUPPA TOSCANA

1 lb ground Italian sausage

½ tsp crushed red peppers

1 large diced white onion

4 Tbs. bacon pieces

2 tsp. garlic puree

5 cubes of chicken bouillon

10 cups water

1 cup heavy cream

1 3 large potatoes

¼ of a bunch of kale

Sauté Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat and refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients. In the same pan, sauté bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook until soft or for about half an hour. Add heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in the sausage and the kale. Heat through and serve. Delicious!