Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat)
Indulge in the warm, creamy goodness of Zuppa Toscana, a delightful copycat recipe inspired by the beloved Olive Garden classic. This Tuscan soup is a heartwarming mix of spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- 6 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large stockpot over medium-high heat until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve some grease.
- Sauté onions in the reserved grease for about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in potatoes, chicken stock, and cooked sausage; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes). Add kale and cream; simmer an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving topped with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://recipesfish.com/zuppa-toscana-olive-garden-copycat/