Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic Italian soup with this Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana recipe. Loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale in a rich, creamy broth, this soup is sure to warm you up on any chilly day.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound, casings removed
Bacon:
4 slices, chopped
Yellow Onion:
1 small, diced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Russet Potatoes:
4 cups, thinly sliced
Chicken Broth:
6 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Fresh Kale:
4 cups, chopped
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Set aside.
- Cook Sausage: Brown Italian sausage in the same pot. Drain excess grease.
- Add Aromatics: Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and broth, simmer until tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, kale, season, and simmer until kale wilts.
- Serve: Garnish with bacon and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or omit cream.
- Spinach can be used instead of kale for a different flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
