Tuscan Sausage Soup

 I bought a really nice bunch of kale from the organic farmer's market this week and this soup was the first thing that came to mind.  I love soup as a meal and this one definitely fills you up. It's really simple to make and you only need one pot to do it. I like kale in soups because it keeps it's shape and doesn't get super wilty like spinach or chard. When buying kale, look for dark green leaves without spots or little holes. The bunches that have massive leaves tend to be more fibrous and tough so choose shorter ones. I'm convinced green leafy veggies are going to protect me from cancer so I try to eat them as much as possible.   Kale is loaded with vitamins and anti-oxidants so eat up! Always choose organic when available!!! What's the point in eating greens to be healthy if they're full of chemicals and pesticides anyway?

Organic Kale

Ingredients:


4 Links of Hot Turkey Sausage Removed from Casings
4 Slices of Bacon Cut Into small pieces
1 Bunch of Kale Chopped (stems discarded)
1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
3 Cloves Minced Garlic
2 Large Red Potatoes cut into 1/2 inch squares
3 Cups Chicken Broth
3 Cups Hot Water
1/3 Cup White Wine
1 Cup Fat Free Half & Half
Salt and pepper To Taste




Add bacon pieces to a large pot over medium-high heat and saute until the bacon begins to sizzle and crisp. Add Onion and saute until it begins to become transparent. Add sausage and brown. Keep jabbing it with a wooden spoon so the sausage crumbles into small pieces. When browned, add the minced garlic and saute for another minute. Add white wine, chicken broth water and potato chunks. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then reduce the heat to med-low and simmer about 15min partially covered. Add the kale. Simmer another 15-20 minutes. Turn the heat to low and add the half & half. Simmer on low another 10 min. Season with salt and pepper. If you couldn't find 'Hot' Sausage you can add some cayenne pepper to taste. Enjoy!