Better Than Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon (uncooked)
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1 pound bulk/ground spicy Italian sausage
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1 onion, chopped
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3 carrots, chopped ((approx. 1 1/2 cups))
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3 stalks celery, chopped ((approx. 1 1/2 cups))
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4-6 garlic cloves, minced
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1/3 cup flour
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1 1/2 pounds/3 medium russet potatoes (chopped into bite size cubes)
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1 15 oz. can cannellini beans (rinsed and rained)
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1 15 oz. can can sweet corn (rinsed and drained)
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1 15 oz. can creamed corn
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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3 cups milk
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
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1 tsp EACH dried parsley, salt
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1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano
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1/4 tsp EACH dried thyme, pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste ((optional if you like heat))
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2-3 cups half and half
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4 cups loosely packed fresh chopped spinach or kale
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remaining bacon (in directions)
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fresh parsley
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Parmesan cheese
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