Tuscan Soup a La Olive Garden

Step 1

In some olive oil sauté the onion and garlic until transparent.

Step 2

Add water and chicken base or 2 quarts chicken broth.

Step 3

Add the potatoes (I like to use frozen hash browns that I always have on hand).

Step 4

Add the seasonings.

Step 5

Bring to boil. Cover with lid and simmer.

Step 6

Brown the sausage, breaking up into small pieces, and drain in a stainer.

Step 7

Wash the kale, remove the stems/rib. Slice across you can add fresh or thawed frozen spinach squeezed dry).

Step 8

Add the sausage and kale to your saucepan and cook until potatoes are tender.

Step 9

Add the can of evaporated milk and heat through.

Step 10

Check to see if you want to add any salt.

Step 11

Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy.:-).