Zuppa Toscana Soup - Olive Garden Copycat
A creamy, comforting soup packed with spicy sausage, tender potatoes, and kale, this Olive Garden copycat is perfect for cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage (use mild for less spice or substitute turkey sausage)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 to 5 yellow potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups chopped kale
Optional Toppings
- chopped bacon beef or bacon beef bits for topping
- freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until fully browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the butter and let it melt. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the chopped potatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring everything to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, around 10 to 12 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the kale softens slightly. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir everything together.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped bacon and grated parmesan cheese if you like.
Notes
- Slice your potatoes into even chunks for even cooking.
- Don’t skip browning the sausage—it deepens the flavor.
- Use fresh kale for the best texture, and let the soup sit a few minutes before serving to thicken.
- Adjust cream to your desired richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 833kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 25gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 3849mgPotassium: 1084mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8563IUVitamin C: 110mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 3mg
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