Description
Zuppa Toscana, a beloved copycat recipe from Olive Garden, delivers the ultimate comfort in a bowl. This hearty Italian soup combines spicy Italian sausage, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, and fresh kale in a creamy broth that warms the soul. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying.
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
- Crumbled bacon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions in reserved grease until translucent; add garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken stock; return the sausage to the pot and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add chopped kale and heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg