Toscana Soup

== Description ==
I love this soup! This is a copy of Olive Garden soup. For diabetes it is fine as is in moderation, but I also make it low fat. Enjoy
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source of Recipe: Lhj
* Makes 6 Servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 3 links of Italian sausage (I use turkey Italian sausage)
* ¾ cups chopped onions
* 1 slice bacon, diced
* 1¼ tsp minced garlic
* 1 can (13¾ or 14½ oz) chicken broth (low-sodium)
* 2 cups water
* 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (I use 1 potato or none and cube real small)
* 2 cups thinly sliced fresh kale
* ⅓ cup heavy or whipping cream (fat free ½ and ½)
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 300°F.
# Bake 3 links Italian sausage on jelly-roll pan 15 to 20 minutes.
# Drain on paper towels; cool.
# Cut into ¼ inch thick slices.
# Cook onions and bacon in saucepan over medium heat 3-4 minutes.
# Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
# Add can of chicken broth, water and potatoes.
# Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
# Stir in fresh kale,cream and sausage; cook 5 minutes.
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