Stuff we eat: Zuppa Toscona (Low-fat version)

I first had this at Carolyn Stouts house and it was meant as a first course...just a nice appetizer.

Unfortunately, it was so delicious, I just wanted to skip the rest of the meal and have bowl after bowl after bowl.

It is so good, my kids are willing to deal with KALE in order to have it.

Zuppa Toscana

1 pint half & half (we use 2% milk)
1 roll hot sausage
1 roll Italian sausage (we now use 2 rolls of Turkey sausage)
9 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped kale
4 medium potatoes, washed well, sliced and halved...leave skins on!
crushed red pepper or Cajun seasoning to taste

Brown the sausage then add broth and potatoes. When potatoes are almost tender, add kale and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add half & half and season to taste. Let soup heat up again and serve with crusty bread.