Tuscan Sausage Soup

Have you ever had a soup in a restaurant and wanted to eat it at home
without having to go out?
I have had a craving for a sausage soup that I can only get at Olive
Garden, but after experimenting with my personal recipe I finally
perfected this soup. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
Nancy

Italian Sausage Soup

1 pound Italian sausage
2 large russet baking potatoes, shredded
1 cup chopped chives
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups kale or Spinach chard, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 quart water
1 cup milk
Corn starch, add for desired consistency
Pepper to taste

Cook sausage and bacon drain and crumble.

Combine chives, shredded potatoes, chicken broth, water, garlic in pot,
and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done. Add sausage, bacon,
salt, and pepper to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Turn to
low heat, add kale or spinach, milk and corn starch. Heat through and
serve.