TOSCANO SOUP

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If it's difficult to get your family to eat greens, they'll gobble them up in this potato-based soup featuring healthier turkey sausage and a garnish of crispy bacon.

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Idahoan®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 ounce) package Idahoan® Roasted Garlic Flavored Mashed Potatoes, dry
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Italian turkey sausage links
½ onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups chicken stock
5 cups 2% milk
2 cups green Swiss chard or kale, chopped
Pinch of crushed red pepper, or to taste
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain on a paper towel.
  • Crumble and set aside.
  • Remove the turkey Italian sausage links from the casing and place in the Dutch oven along with the diced onion.
  • Saute until the onion is soft and the sausage is cooked. Add the garlic, stirring frequently for 45 seconds.
  • Add the chicken stock, milk, and potatoes.
  • Add Swiss chard or kale along with the crushed red pepper, sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Cook on medium low for 15 minutes or until hot.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 80.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 2366.8 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

Sara Shan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very healthy soup, which is a bonus.


Valentine KUPP
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the white beans, which add a nice creaminess to the soup.


Sandra Gipson
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Bibechan Adhikari
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling sick. It's so comforting and nourishing, and it always helps me feel better. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this soup.


Dead Soul
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


MR. oMg
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with all sorts of good-for-you ingredients, and it tastes delicious too. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread.


Prince Chaudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetable soup, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially like the addition of the kale.


Manoj Dangura
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This is my favorite soup recipe! It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of the different vegetables and the broth is so rich and flavorful. I always make a big batch of this soup and freeze it so I can enjoy it all week long.


Aa Ss
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always feel satisfied after eating it. I also love the fact that it's so easy to make. I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Joshua Justiniano
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very healthy soup, which is a bonus.


Sara Lembach
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the white beans, which add a nice creaminess to the soup.


Sheriann Exberry
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


Arnoldo Escobar
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so comforting and nourishing, and it always helps me feel better. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this soup.


Ayan Nasir
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Clorox Bleach
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This Tuscan soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the kale, which added a nice touch of bitterness. I will definitely be making this soup again.