Olive Garden’s Zuppa

I got these three soup recipes from our Stake Relief Society Presidency. They have a dinner every year after the Relief Society Broadcast and these are what they served this year. Every one there really liked all the soups so the presidency said they would email out the recipes. I had the Chicken Tortilla Soup and it was really good. The sister sitting next to me had the Zuppa and she really liked it. I think James really will.

Olive Garden’s Zuppa

1 lb. Italian ground sausage
2 large baking potatoes cut in half then sliced into ¼ inch slices
1 large onion chopped
½ lb bacon crumbled (can use packaged bacon)
2 cloves garlic minced
2 cups kale or swiss chard chopped
2 cans chicken broth (can use cubes and water)
1 quart water
1 cup whipping cream

Cook sausage and drain. Put onion, potatoes, chicken broth, water, and garlic in the pot. Cook on medium until the potatoes are done. Add sausage, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 10 minutes more. Turn to low and add the kale or swiss chard and cream. Heat through and serve. Serves 8-12.