Zuppa Toscana

What a perfect soup for a cool day! This is a version of the soup made famous by Olive Garden. So good!

1 lb ground Italian sausage (I used spicy to give it some kick because I didn't have the next ingredient)
1 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
1 large diced white onion
4 tbsp bacon pieces
2 tsp garlic, minced
10 cups water
5 cubes of chicken bouillon
1 cup heavy cream
3 large potatoes, sliced
1/4 of a bunch of kale

Saute Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.

In the same pan, saute bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 min or until the onions are soft.

Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.

Add the heavy cream and cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in the sausage and kale. Heat through and serve.

Grilled Potato Chips?

This is super easy and a nice addition to a burger or sandwich. Just slice a large baking potato into 1/4 inch slices. Use a crinkle cutter if you have one to make them look more like ripple potato chips. Then just toss them with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. You can also season with whatever spices you like. Then place directly on the BBQ grill over medium heat and let cook for about 8-10 minutes. Flip them over and grill until soft in the middle and nice and golden brown (or until they are as crispy as you like them, without burning them!).