Description
Experience the heartwarming delight of Zuppa Toscana, a beloved Italian soup that captures the essence of comfort food. This Olive Garden copycat recipe combines savory ground Italian sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and vibrant kale in a creamy broth, making it an irresistible dish for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 5 to 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 to 3 cups chopped fresh kale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Transfer it to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- In the same pot with reserved grease, sauté diced onions for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and chicken stock; add the cooked sausage back into the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mix in the chopped kale and heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Serve warm topped with crumbled bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg