Tuscan Soup
 
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Tuscan soup is hearty and delicious, mildly spicy and perfect for lunch or a quick supper. The cream and cheese add a touch of silkiness to the broth, but you can leave it out if you're trying not to be naughty. :) #lifestooshort #cheeseplease #viva!
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 6 medium russet potatoes, cleaned and cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 12 OZ packages smoked kielbasa cut in half length-wise, then into 1" cubes
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 32 OZ cartons chicken broth
  • 1 large bunch of kale, chopped
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 TBS mascarpone
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • Olive Oil
  • Seasonings (I like to premix these and season as I go)
  • 1 TBS oregano
  • 1 TBS dill
  • 1 TSP cayenne
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • 1-2 lemons (cut into wedges for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Coat the bottom of a stock pot with about a ¼ cup of olive oil. Add potatoes, kielbasa, shallots and garlic. Stir for a few minutes until you have a nice caramelization on the kielbasa. Season with salt & pepper. Add chicken broth and stir in half of your pre-mixed seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Add kale, whipping cream, Mascarpone and Parmesan. Stir in the rest of your seasonings, salt & pepper to taste. Simmer about 10-15 minutes. Serve with a warm baguette and lemon wedge for garnish. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the soup really brightens the flavors!
Recipe by This Little Italian at https://thislittleitalian.com/tuscan-soup/