Description
Warm up with this Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe, a comforting soup combining creamy broth, tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and fresh kale. Perfect for chilly nights or gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy the rich flavors and cozy aromas that make this hearty soup an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, sliced
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until golden and crumbly.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; simmer gently until kale wilts.
- Season with red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg