One of my favorite things for a meal when it is cold out is a nice warm bowl of soup. And this Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup is just the cure for some winter blues. This rustic and hearty soup can be served main course.
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The Sausage and seasonings in this soup add a punch of flavor. But it is the big chunks of potatoes that make the Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup a satisfying meal. Serve this in your favorite soup cup. This soup perfect to pair with a small green side salad for an appetizer. Voila, Dinner is served.
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Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup
- 4 oz. pancetta (cubed)
- 2 lbs. bulk mild sausage
- 2 15- oz. cans cannellini beans*
- 6-7 c. chicken stock (divided)
- 1 T. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic (finely minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 lbs. Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into small chunks)
- 3 ” hard Parmesan cheese rind
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- ½ c. half and half (tempered**)
- 3 c. fresh kale (finely chopped)
- ½ c. Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Brown pancetta in large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sausage to the same skillet and brown, breaking it up into small bite-sized chunks with a spatula while it cooks. Remove from heat and carefully drain excess fat from pan. Transfer pancetta and sausage to a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker crock.
- Puree one can of undrained cannellini beans in a blender or food processor.
- Drain and rinse the other can of cannellini beans and add the puree and whole beans to slow cooker crock.
- Add 6 cups chicken stock, red pepper flakes, chopped onion, potatoes, and Parmesan cheese rind to crock and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7. Remove lid and add tempered half and half, kale, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and remaining chicken stock, if necessary, to achieve the desired consistency.
- Stir to combine and allow 5-10 minutes for kale to soften before serving.
If you prefer a lower salt option, drain and rinse both cans of cannellini beans before pureeing one can with a little water. Temper the half and half by adding a little bit of the hot liquid to it before stirring it into the slow cooker crock.
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