Toscana Soup

I love this soup! For diabetes it is fine as is in moderation, but I also make it low fat. Enjoy

Source of Recipe

LHJ

Recipe Introduction

This is a copy of Olive Garden Soup

List of Ingredients

3 links of Italian sausage (I use Turkey Italian Sausage) 3/4 cups chopped onions 1 slice bacon, diced 1 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1 can (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz) chicken broth (low-sodium) 2 cups water 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced (I use 1 potato or none and cube real small) 2 cups thinly sliced fresh kale 1/3 cup heavy or whippng cream (Fat Free 1/2 & 1/2)

Recipe

1. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Bake 3 links Italian sausage on jelly- roll pan 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels; cool. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.

2. Cook onions and bacon in saucepan over medium heat 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Add can of chicken broth, water and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.

3. Stir in fresh kale,cream and sausage; cook 5 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Contributed by :

 * Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group