Zuppa Toscano Soup (21 day fix compliant!)

Zuppa Toscano Soup

::Ingredients:: 

• 1 large white onion, chopped 

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped 

• 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped 

• 1 cup of milk (fat free, almond, or coconut milk will work in the recipe) 

• 1 bunch of kale, chopped (around 4 cups) 

• 1 lb Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage or Spicy Lean turkey sausage 

• 32 oz low sodium organic chicken broth or vegetable broth (my personal preference is chicken) 

• 1 lb of red potatoes peeled and chopped into pieces 

• 5 cups of water 

• Ground black pepper & sea salt to taste 

• Optional: Parmesan cheese and/or red pepper flakes 

::Directions:: 

1. Chop kale, onion, garlic and turkey bacon (raw) then set aside 
2. In a skillet on medium to high heat add sausage, cook until browned 
3. Remove from skillet, drain the grease, and crumble the sausage 
4. Add bacon/onion/garlic to the same skillet. Let cook until bacon is crispy and onions are soft 
5. Combine the water, broth, and potatoes to a crock pot 
6. Cook on low 7-8 hours (until potatoes are tender) 
7. Prior to serving, stir in the kale and milk. Allow this to cook for 30 minutes.
8.  Garnish with optional toppings if desired. 

Happy Eating!
Signed,
Tiesha