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January 17, 2015

Easy Zuppa Tuscana Soup – Slightly Savory Saturday

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A repost of my very first Slight Savory Saturday on the blog today. Perfect for a winter day, don’t you think?

A new feature  on It’s Just Life this week is Slightly Savory Saturday where I will occasionally share a tasty recipe that I have tried that is one worth passing along.  Today’s is a knock off of a favorite that I get when I visit Olive Garden restaurants—-it is a great one to have when the temperatures drop as low as they have been this week and I am happy to share my adapted version of it today.  Enjoy

soupZuppa Toscana Soup

  • 1 1/2 cups sweet turkey sausage (You can use any kind of sausage but turkey is the healthier choice0
    8 slices turkey bacon (optional)
    1 tsp red pepper flakes
    3/4 cups onions, diced
    1 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
    2 cups kale, chopped (I usually add more if the bunch is larger)
    1 large russet potato, quartered and sliced
     2 TBSP chicken base
    1 quart water
    1 12 oz can evaporated skim milk
    1 TBSP olive oil
    1. Saute sausage, bacon and red pepper flakes in olive oil until browned, scoop out and set aside,
    2. Add onion to pan and sauté until softened.
    3. Add garlic and cook one minute
    4. Add water, chicken base and potato.
    5. Bring to boil and simmer 15 minutes.
    6. Add kale and cook 5 more minutes.
    7. Stir in sausage, bacon and milk.
    8. Simmer 5 more minutes and serve.
    You can use spicier sausage, add more potatoes and kale and doctor it up however you want but it always works out well for a nice lunch with crusty bread! Enjoy!!!
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  1. treadlemusic
    January 11, 2014 at 06:43 am

    Thanks…..I was meaning to ask for this recipe since you posted about it last week!!!! Happy Weekend!!!! Hugs…………….

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 07:45 am

      Well here you go! I think I might make Saturdays recipe day for awhile.

      Reply
  2. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    January 11, 2014 at 07:40 am

    I love soup and this sounds delish and perfect for these winter days.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 07:45 am

      It was yummy!

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  3. bocafrau
    January 11, 2014 at 07:46 am

    That is totally a recipe I will try – I love all kinds of soups and am always happy to find new recipes!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 07:50 am

      You are so welcome! It is a winner and you can make it fairly healthy with the turkey ingredients! Let me know how it works out!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    January 11, 2014 at 08:03 am

    I’m happy you posted this! I think I’ll try to make this soup this week. I never thought I’d miss an Olive Garden until I lived in a town without one.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 08:13 am

      I know what you mean, Jeni! I crave their apricot chicken but have found a pretty decent recipe that is similar to theirs. This soup is really good and easy.

      Reply
  5. dawnkinster
    January 11, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Thanks! I think we’ll try it if and when we can get out of the house to get to the grocery store. Roads are skating rinks now…. 🙁

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 03:38 pm

      Ugh—-we just got back from being out and our roads were okay but I know a lot of places are very slippery. Stay safe!

      Reply
  6. Helen Brown
    January 11, 2014 at 11:50 am

    Sounds great. I will have to get some items I do not use often and try this soup. I make soup often. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 03:37 pm

      Maybe I can make it when I come to visit!!!!

      Reply
  7. Kim
    January 11, 2014 at 11:59 am

    This looks so Yummy! Thank you for sharing 😉

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 03:37 pm

      Thank you for stopping by and commenting!!! It really is a good soup!!!

      Reply
  8. My Odd Family
    January 11, 2014 at 02:38 pm

    Looks wonderful. Will have to try!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 11, 2014 at 03:33 pm

      It is yummy. And fairly healthy. Win win.

      Reply
  9. pattisj
    January 12, 2014 at 12:19 am

    It is the season for soup!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 12, 2014 at 05:44 pm

      Indeed it is!

      Reply
  10. Pix Under the Oaks
    January 12, 2014 at 06:20 am

    Going to be 60 degrees today(really)so I will wait until the next second when the weather changes yet again to colder temps and I will try this soup. It looks wonderful Beth Ann!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 12, 2014 at 08:08 am

      Enjoy your 60’s—that sounds lovely!!! Take a picture. I want to know what 60 looks like again.

      Reply
  11. Jackie Cangro
    January 12, 2014 at 06:58 pm

    i just love soup in the wintertime. I could eat it every day so I’m always looking for new recipes to try. Did you adapt the ingredients yourself? Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 12, 2014 at 07:01 pm

      I found a recipe online and changed it up a little bit. It is really yummy.

      Reply
  12. TBM
    January 14, 2014 at 04:13 am

    One question: Did Queenie like it?

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 14, 2014 at 07:02 am

      She oversaw the entire process of soup making from start to finish with her perch on top of my Keurig carousel but she did not sample. I think she approved, though.

      Reply
  13. benzeknees
    January 14, 2014 at 01:12 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful soup even though I don’t like kale.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 14, 2014 at 01:34 pm

      You could substitute something else in it if you wanted ! I rarely stick to a recipe!

      Reply
  14. Kathryn McCullough
    January 19, 2014 at 08:09 am

    WOW, THAT looks SOOOOOOO good! My Sara made chili yesterday, and it was yummy, but I’ve never seen a chili that looked sort of white. Plus, I don’t like beans, and this looks bean free!

    Hope you’re having a lovely weekend, Beth Ann!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      January 19, 2014 at 02:36 pm

      This one does not have beans in it so it would work for you! I do have a White Chicken Chili recipe I love that has beans in it. This one you can spice up a bit if you like it spicier.

      Reply
  15. Amy Hild
    January 17, 2015 at 08:02 am

    This sounds so good & perfect for a cold day!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 17, 2015 at 07:06 pm

      It is perfect for Iowa. 🙂

      Reply
  16. jenieats
    January 17, 2015 at 08:45 am

    I’ve never cooked with (un-sweetened) evaporated milk. I will have to try this.

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 17, 2015 at 07:06 pm

      Very yummy. Very. I wouldn’t steer you in the wrong direction.

      Reply
  17. dawnkinster
    January 17, 2015 at 08:48 am

    I’ve made this. It’s really good!

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    1. Beth Ann
      January 17, 2015 at 07:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Dawn!!!!

      Reply
  18. Gibber
    January 17, 2015 at 07:48 pm

    Something I could try making for Mr. Gibber. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 18, 2015 at 07:55 am

      Maybe Mr. Gibber would like it as much as Mr. Diamond likes it! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. I am going to try to visit everyone’s blogs today…..it’s been awhile and I need to catch up with you all!

      Reply
      1. Gibber
        January 18, 2015 at 11:54 am

        I think he would. How are you doing?

        Reply
        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          January 18, 2015 at 11:58 am

          Oh gosh—-I am good. Crazy stuff going on but all good. Make sure you read my post on the 26th and it will give you all the details. 🙂

          Reply
          1. Gibber
            January 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm

            Oh wow you have me curious.

          2. Beth Ann Chiles
            January 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm

            Gotta keep you coming back….

          3. Gibber
            January 18, 2015 at 12:03 pm

            Sneaky sneaky. 😉

  19. pattisj
    January 17, 2015 at 09:30 pm

    It’s a good time for soup recipes!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 18, 2015 at 07:54 am

      It is indeed!

      Reply
  20. Donna Hup
    January 17, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    yum! This sounds so good. I love soup and can’t wait to try it 🙂

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 18, 2015 at 07:51 am

      Yay! Let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  21. Helen Brown
    January 31, 2015 at 08:12 pm

    I made a soup today but it had beans in it which I do like. This one sounds a bit different than I have never made. I may try it though.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 01, 2015 at 07:00 am

      Maybe I will make it for you when I come visit this week!

      Reply

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