Zuppa Toscana

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound mild Italian Sausage (casings removed)
• 4 oz diced bacon
• 1 onion (large, chopped)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
• 5 Russet potatoes (scrubbed, rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch slices)
• 1 cube beef bouillon (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional — adjust to your taste)
• 1 1/2 cups half and half (or heavy/thickened cream)
• 3 cups chopped kale (hard stems removed, substitute with baby spinach leaves or Swiss chard)
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (fresh shredded, for serving)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thicker soup - SEE NOTES)