In a large pot cook the bacon until crisp over medium-high heat, transfer to a plate. Add sausage in the same pot and saute 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
In the same pot, saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and herbs seasoning, pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale, and whipping cream. Add sausage and bacon back to the pot. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon. Serve with toasted baguette if desired. Enjoy!
4. Corn Chowder
4 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen
3 Tbsp butter
5 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 low-sodium chicken broth
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Garnish:
Fresh parsley chopped
Shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon bits
Sliced bread
In a large pot cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and transfer to a plate with paper towel. Add the butter, onion, garlic and celery cook stirring frequently until soft about 8 minutes.
Add in the flour cook 1 1/2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in 5 cups water or broth.
Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, then stir in corn kernels and potatoes. Add in thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove bay leave then transfer 2 1/2 cups of the chowder to a blender and blend until smooth.
Stir the mixture back into the pot then stir in bacon crisp and heavy cream. Sprinkle each serving with chives,bacon bits, cheddar cheese and bread if desired. Enjoy!
5. Creamy Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 pkg (9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
Cook sausage:
In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Remove excess grease if needed.
Sauté vegetables:
Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the sausage. Cook until softened.
Simmer:
Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt & pepper. Simmer 10–12 minutes.
Add tortellini:
Drop in tortellini, cooking until tender (5–7 minutes).
Finish creamy: Stir in spinach until wilted. Add cream and Parmesan, mix well.
Serve: Top with extra Parmesan or fresh basil. Enjoy with warm bread or garlic knots.
6. Lasagna Soup
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage, or a mix)
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
8–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cheesy Topping:
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup grated Parmesan
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the meat: In a large pot, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add flavor: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.
Build the soup base: Add marinara, broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Add pasta: Stir in broken lasagna noodles. Reduce to a simmer and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
Adjust seasoning: Taste and add salt or pepper as needed.
Serve it up:
Spoon soup into bowls and top with a generous dollop of the cheesy mixture (ricotta + mozzarella + Parmesan). Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
