Guiltless Zuppa Toscana



I originally had this soup at the Olive Garden and fell in love with it! Then I looked up the nutrition info and my eyes almost fell out… So... in order to still enjoy the soup I love I have cleaned it up and modified it over the years and this is what I have come up with and would like to share with you. This is also an excellent way to get kale into your diet after all it is a superfood!

Ingredients

1tbsp Olive Oil
3 Large Russet Potatoes (Sliced in half then quartered thinly)
1 Small Onion (diced)
1 Clove Garlic (diced)
1 lb Ground poultry sausage
1 Bunch of Kale (deviened and chopped)
16 oz Chicken Stock/Broth
2 Cans of Great Northern or Canelli Beans
Red Pepper Flake –optional for heat-

Directions

Place soup pot on medium heat add the 1 tbsp of olive oil
Place sausage in pot cook through
(If using sausage links brown links then remove and cut into slices return to pot)
Add Onion sauté until soft
Add Garlic
Add Chicken Stock/Broth (This Deglazes the pot)
Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 10 min
Add Beans
Add Kale
Place lid on pot for 10 minutes until Kale is tender
Stir thoroughly
SERVE!

** Garnish Ideas
Shredded Parmesan Cheese