"Pesto Tortellini Zuppa Toscana: hearty, full of greens, and so delicious. A fun twist on the classic! Great to serve any night of the week! ..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
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3/4 pound ground spicy Italian chicken or pork sausage
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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2 ribs celery, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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crushed red pepper flakes
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6 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1/3 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
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1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained, and tomatoes chopped
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juice of 1 lemon
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kosher salt and black pepper
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1 bunch Tuscan or curly kale, roughly chopped
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1 pound cheese tortellini
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3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
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1/2 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese