Welcome back for another edition of Soupy Saturdays…I so wish you were sitting with me around my kitchen table for this one.  The aroma is to die for and it is by far my favorite soup recipe.  Hearty and healthy, this version is Gluten-free, chocked full of Kale, and I even use Essential Oils…so the health benefits are as fabulous as the flavor!

If by some chance you aren’t American and have never eaten at the Olive Garden lol, then this soup may be new to you.  My Zuppa Toscana is a tad different, but nevertheless AMAZING!  Serve with some Roasted Garlic Focaccia Bread (takes away the Gluten-free option) and Voila there you have it!  A perfect Soupy Saturday!

Ingredients

1 lb of Italian Sausage

1 large yellow onion, diced

4 cloves of garlic

5 medium russet potatoes, sliced thin or diced

2 cups of Kale, washed and cut into pieces

4 cups of free range chicken stock

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

1 drop of fennel essential oil

Directions

I make my recipe for this soup on the stove top, however i am sure after browning your meat and sautéing your onion, you could combine all of the ingredients into your crock pot and let it slow-cook away!

In a large pan brown your Italian Sausage.  You will want to separate it as it browns so that it forms crumbles into your soup.  In the same pan as your sausage, add your onion and sauté it until translucent.  Add in garlic, cook until fragrant.  In a large pot (I love to use my Dutch Oven for stove top soups), transfer that entire mixture.  Once transferred to your cooking pot, add in the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and add in your fennel EO.  (If you don’t have essential oils and are interested, I am a Doterra Wellness Advocate :), so message me for info.  OR you can use fennel seasoning to taste as well…this is just something I love to add to mine, it isn’t required.)  Stir all ingredients well.  Add in the Chicken Stock and simmer on high for about 20 minutes or until your potatoes are tender.  Add in the Kale and the Heavy Whipping Cream and continue to simmer for another 15-20 minutes.  As with all soups, the longer it simmers, the more delightful it becomes.

Garnish it Girl!

Top it with some freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, served along side

a warm slice of Fococcia and you are about to truly enjoy yourself!

 

P.S.  I double this recipe for my family of 6