Hello and Happy “Almost” Spring! The weather has really been awesome here in Michigan for the middle of March. Last week, the snow was falling like crazy…and this week all the ice has melted from the lakes in my neighborhood, my spring bulbs are popping out of the ground, and the temps are 60 degrees!
I am “trying” to get back in the grove again with walking and exercise. Still recovering from mono so I have to do it slowly. It definitely set my recovery back. I miss my girl to walk with, but I feel her spirit with me as strange as that sounds daily. It is hard to believe a month ago I was preparing to say good-bye to her. I have not been creating or really do much of anything…but I hope as my energy levels increase to change that soon!
I love this soup from Olive Garden and saw many recipes shared on Pinterest. Finally, I gave it a try and it was the best recipe! I used Mild Italian sausage and could have easily added more kale to the recipe…but I will be making it again and again!
Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Video
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. ground pork sausage (I used Mild Italian)
¾ c. onion, diced
6 slices bacon, diced
1¼ t. garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
2 c. kale, thinly sliced
¾ c. whipping cream
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook your sausage in a large skillet and brown over medium heat
Drain and set aside
Place your onion and bacon to the skillet and saute over medium heat until the onions are translucent.
Place sausage, onions, bacon and garlic in your crock pot along with remaining ingredients
Cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Add your kale and whipping cream to your crock pot 1/2 hour before serving.
that soup sounds yummy – will have to give it a try – and your door wreath is so pretty – must change my door decor as spring has sprung in Nebraska too (at least this week!!)
Enjoy your Spring weather and take it slow and easy getting back into your walking/exercise. Lovely Spring Heart Wreath.
What a sweet wreath, and a yummy recipe. We’re in for snow the next 2-3 days. Thought we were done. Only 2-3 inches, good thing since my husband just put the snow blower away and had the lawn mower out cleaning up the lawn!!!!
HI Nancy. I love the new look of your blog! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I am still making the pumpkin soup that you posted about a while ago. Yum!! Hugs, Sue
what a pretty, pretty wreath! Glad your snow and ice are melting into Spring at last. The soup looks like a perfect comfort food on a cold day. Thanks for sharing, and be well my friend!
Hello dear,
and thank you for the recipe , it looks much different from the one I found, after you wrote me of this wonderful soup. The one I found is without meat, but with more green inside, also a little tomato ,and then cooked with both water, and wine or bear …..
We are trying it tonight, and I will think of you, when eating, too,even it is a totally different recipe, Nancy :-)
I hope your weekend has been good,(hope you received my no.2 e-mail ) and that it has been good starting walking a bit again, dear friend. And yes you have to take it slow because of the mono, or it will stay far too long, with you.
Sending you hugs, and smiles. Here the sun shines this afternoon so beautiful, too.
Dorthe xx
Hi Nancy~ Such a sweet wreath you’ve shared here! Puts me in a Springtime frame of mind : ) & thanks for the yummy recipe~ I truly love soup.
Have a blessed Michigan day! ~Karen O