Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Make this amazing zuppa toscano soup at home with our Olive Garden copycat recipe.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 561kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 ½ Tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ onion finely diced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 5 cups water
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 bunch kale large stems removed and chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- shredded parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- In a large pot on medium heat, add Italian sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break apart sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender and translucent.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add potatoes to the pot followed by chicken broth and water. Stir to combine.
- Increase heat to allow the liquid to come to a low boil for 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in kale leaves.
- Cover and decrease heat to allow the soup to simmer for 10 additional minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
If using “hot” Italian sausage, you may consider leaving out the crushed red pepper and tasting before deciding if you want it spicier. ● If using salted chicken broth and/or salted butter, taste before adding the salt to see if it’s needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1803IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg