Description
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is a comforting, hearty soup perfect for cozy nights in. This copycat recipe features savory Italian sausage, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, nutritious kale, and aromatic garlic simmered to perfection. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this dish not only warms the soul but also brings family and friends together around the dinner table. Ready in under an hour, it’s a delightful meal you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and mix in chopped kale and heavy cream; simmer for about 5 minutes until kale wilts.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg