Better Than Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

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Portland Annie

I am retired in Portland Oregon and love to hike, travel, read and cook

6 slices bacon uncooked

1 pound bulk/ground spicy Italian sausage

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)

3 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)

4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced

⅓ cup flour

1 ½ pounds/3 medium russet potatoes chopped into bite size cubes

1 15 oz. can cannellini beans rinsed and rained

1 15 oz. can can sweet corn rinsed and drained

1 15 oz. can creamed corn

4 cups low sodium chicken broth

3 cups milk

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

1 tsp EACH dried parsley, salt

½ tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano

¼ tsp EACH dried thyme, pepper

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional if you like heat)

subheading: ADD LATER:

2 to 3 cups half and half

4 cups loosely packed fresh chopped spinach or kale

subheading: GARNISH (OPTIONAL):

remaining bacon in directions

fresh parsley

Parmesan cheese

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