Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup

Name: Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage; 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup chopped sweet onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups chopped Swiss chard; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min. YIELD: 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

This outstanding soup will be popular with the whole family. Though it feels special, it's actually quick to make. I like serving it with fresh hot rolls. —Lisa Sinicki, Erie, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped Swiss chard
2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain; set aside.
2. In a Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, broth, water, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in the Swiss chard, cream, bacon and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes or until chard is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 400 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1073mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

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