This is a very quick and easy recipe that gives you alot of delicious return for a fairly small investment of time. I started with a recipe from AllRecipes and made some changes in procedure, some additions, some subtractions...hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Zuppa Toscana Eclectica[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]4-6 large links of Italian sausage, preferably hot and spicy. If it isn't, add some crumbled red pepper flakes while browning.[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]6 slices of bacon[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 medium onion, diced[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]3-4 cloves garlic, minced[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]olive oil[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]handful of fresh chopped basil[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]5-6 cups chicken broth (low sodium if possible)[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]8-10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 cup cream or half & half[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]freshly grated parmesan cheese[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]minced fresh basil[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Zuppa Toscana Eclectica[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]4-6 large links of Italian sausage, preferably hot and spicy. If it isn't, add some crumbled red pepper flakes while browning.[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]6 slices of bacon[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 medium onion, diced[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]3-4 cloves garlic, minced[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]olive oil[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Slit the casings on the sausage, crumble it, and brown in a little olive oil. When it is brown, remove and set aside. [/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add 6 slices of bacon to the same pan and cook until crisp. Remove from pan. If your bacon rendered lots of fat, you may want to get rid of all but a few TBS.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add onion and garlic to the same pan and saute until soft, about five minutes. [/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]handful of fresh chopped basil[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]5-6 cups chicken broth (low sodium if possible)[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add the potatoes to the onion and garlic mixture and stir.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add the basil and stir[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add the sausage and bacon back to the pot and simmer together for about five minutes to blend flavors[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]8-10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]1 cup cream or half & half[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]freshly grated parmesan cheese[/FONT]
[FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]minced fresh basil[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add spinach and stir[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Add cream and stir, bring it back almost to boiling. Be careful or the cream will curdle.[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Adjust seasoning – may want to add salt at this point[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Let it sit for ten minutes or so to allow flavors to absorb[/FONT]
- [FONT=Trebuchet MS, sans-serif]Garnish with freshly grated parm and basil[/FONT]