Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Zuppa Toscana, a beloved Olive Garden copycat recipe that brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your dining table. This creamy soup features a rich blend of spicy Italian sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and fresh kale, all simmered together in a savory chicken broth. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, Zuppa Toscana is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste. In under an hour, you can enjoy a warm bowl garnished with crispy bacon and fresh herbs, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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- 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 kale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pot while reserving some grease.
- Sauté diced onions in the reserved grease for about 5 minutes before adding minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Introduce diced potatoes and chicken stock back into the pot along with the cooked sausage. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; let simmer for another 5 minutes while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, topped with crumbled bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg