Recipe: Tuscan Soup

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• Olive oil spray
• 2 oz. pork or chicken Italian sausage
• 1-2 leaves of kale (raw)
• 1 T. minced garlic
• ¼ t. garlic/onion powder
• ¼ onion minced
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 1 c. water
• 2-3 mini potatoes
• 1 c. low-fat milk
• 1 t. cornstarch
• 1T. shredded parmesan
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ t. garlic/onion powder
• 1/8 t. Mrs. dash
• Crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

In a medium pot, very lightly brown meat in oil on medium heat. Add garlic and onions, cook until soft. Turn heat to high, add corn starch and mix quickly (about 1 min). Add bay leaf, seasonings, water, chicken stock, and milk. Bring to a simmer and add potatoes. Continue to simmer stirring occasionally until soft. Remove the bay leaf. Add kale and parmesan and cook for 3-4 minutes.