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RECIPE Warm up on those chilly spring nights with this delicious dish. The secret ingredient: okra! This little veggie really packs a punch offering fiber, vitamins and minerals. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs. Spicy Italian Sausage 6 slices Bacon (Cooked and Crumbled) 1 large Onion 2 tablespoons Grass-Fed Butter 2 quarts Chicken Broth 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 2 (16oz) bags Frozen Cauliflower Florets 2 cups Frozen Okra (Diced) 6 cups Fresh Kale or Spinach 1 3/4 tsp Pink Himalayan or Sea Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes HEALTHIFIED) ZUPPA TOSCANA ( 07 | re·new MAGAZINE DIRECTIONS 1. Brown sausage with onion and butter in large soup pot. Once sausage is cooked, transfer the meat and veggies to bowl and set aside. 2. Pour broth and cream into pot. Add cauliflower and okra, cover the pot, turn heat to high, bring to quick boil. Turn heat down and simmer veggies until tender (a few minutes). 3. Use slotted spoon to transfer half the veggies to a blender. Add 1 cup of the broth and blend until smooth. Return puree to pot and stir to incorporate. 4. Return sausage and veggies to pot. Add kale, seasonings, and bacon crumbles. Simmer for 15 minutes.