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Healthified Italian Sausage Soup

88% less sat fat • 81% less fat • 34% fewer calories than the original recipe. Turkey sausage, kale and cannellini beans are the stars.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 55 min
Servings 10

Ingredients

2: slices bacon

1/2: lb lean Italian turkey sausage, casings removed

2: large russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)

1: large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2: cloves garlic, finely chopped

1: teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2: teaspoon salt

1/4: teaspoon pepper

1/4: teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

4: cups water

3 1/2: cups Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

4: cups chopped fresh kale or Swiss chard leaves

1: can (15 or 19 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1: cup fat-free half-and-half or regular half-and-half

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Directions

1 In 4-quart nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towel. Crumble bacon; set aside. Remove and discard drippings from saucepan.
2 In same saucepan, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Drain well on paper towels; set aside.
3 In same saucepan, mix potatoes, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, water and broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4 Stir in bacon, sausage, kale and beans. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and kale are tender. Stir in half-and-half; cook just until heated.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 30),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 3 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 1g, 1% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 20mg; 20%;
Sodium: 530mg; 530%;
Total Carbohydrate: 29g; 29%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 12g; 12%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 80%;
Vitamin C: 35%;
Calcium: 10%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 3/28/2013 11:11:51 PM REPORT ABUSE afairymyst2 said:

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Our favorite Betty Crocker recipe! This soup is delicious! My children and husband go back for seconds (or thirds) It freezes easily and reheats just as good a week later. This soup reminds of the tuscan soup you would find at the Olive Garden. Must try!

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Posted 10/3/2012 8:02:15 PM REPORT ABUSE Ebry81 said:

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If a 7 yr old and a 3 yr old eat a full serving, you know its a good recipe. This will stay in the recipe books.

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Posted 11/10/2011 7:44:54 AM REPORT ABUSE Davchadler said:

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This soup got raves from start to finish! Easy to make and the smell had my husband standing over the stove waiting for it to be ready. I did use the whole package of turkey sausage and I think it just added to the richness of the spices. I didn't have "italian seasoning mix" so I just shook the dried oregano and dried basil a few times. I brought in enough to share at work and have shared the recipe with 5 coworkers! Delicious and I loved the way the kale stays crisp and firm. One of my new favorites!

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