Monday, November 12, 2018

Zuppa Toscana

Well slave quarters got to look out over our first snow of the year. Nothing much, just a minor inconvenience. Still slave decided to go with a nice comforting soup for tonight's meal.


This is very much like what you will find on the menu at certain Italian restaurants. Still it is something You made for Your table. It is an easy fix and quick clean-up. Italian sausage, chicken broth, onion, can a diced potatoes and a bag of fresh spinach. You can do this and enjoy the rich aromas you have created in your kitchen.



Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 can diced potatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves large garlic minced
  • 32 oz chicken stock
  • 1 bag fresh spinach
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional


Instructions
Do your cutting. Chop the onion and garlic,


  
stem the spinach.


In your dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over MED-HIGH heat.


The last minute or two, add minced garlic. Drain off grease.


Add chicken stock can of diced potatoes and onion, Scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen and deglaze. Bring to a simmer.



Add the spinach by handfuls, It will wilt quickly and almost disappear as you stir.

Let simmer un-covered for 15 to 20 minutes to fully cook the spinach.


Mix the flour with the cup of half & half. Add while stirring, until incorporated. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.



 

Adjust any seasonings, then serve with a bread. Perfect to warm up anyone caught up in the first snow of the season.




Recipe Notes
** if desired, top soup with slices of crumbled peppered bacon
** goes great with a nice crusty bread

So happy to be serving my Master Indy


socialslave

To satisfy and restore.
To nourish, support and maintain.
To gratify, spoil, comfort and please,
to nurture, assist, and sustain
..I cook!

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