Well this is what I did with this recipe today! It turned out delicious!
TOSCANA SOUP
2 cans evaporated milk 1/2 lb. keibasa, sliced
1/4 lb peppered bacon ends 1 small white onion diced
1/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt & pepper
3 medium russet potato, sliced in 1/8' slices 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 c. chopped kale 1/4 tsp minced garlic
1 carrots sliced 1/8 tsp fennel
3 cups water
Dice bacon fine and place in a hot dutch oven. When cooked drain excess drippings and place bacon back in the same hot pot with sliced potatoes, onions, and kale. Add water and bring to a simmer. Combine corn starch and milk and pour over the ingredients in the pot. Cook medium heat. The soup will thicken slightly. Add spices. Simmer for 1 hour; stir
occasionally. serves 4.
My BFF had three helpings!! This was awesome!