Description
Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat) is the ultimate comfort food that brings the warmth of Italian cuisine right to your kitchen. This creamy, hearty soup features a delightful blend of spicy Italian sausage, fresh kale, and tender potatoes—all simmered in rich chicken broth and finished with a splash of heavy cream. Perfect for cozy nights or serving at gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned. Break it into small pieces as it cooks.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked sausage to a plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot. Discard excess grease.
- Sauté onions in the reserved grease for about 5 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken stock along with the cooked sausage back into the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper before serving topped with bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg