A great and easy soup that will definitely have repeat performances. C’mon potatoes, sausage…how could one go wrong?
Ingredients:
- 1 pound bulk spicy Italian sausage
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- about 6 cups chicken broth
- 6 potatos, cubed
- 1/4 – 1/2 bunch fresh spinach(depending on desired Popeye factor), stems removed
Directions:
- Cook the Italian sausage and red pepper flakes in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the bacon in the same skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings with the bacon in the bottom of the pan. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet with the bacon and onion mixture; bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, and boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Mix the spinach into the soup just before serving.
Inspiration/Stolen from:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Super-Delicious-Zuppa-Toscana/Detail.aspx