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The Best Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe – Olive Garden Style
This Zuppa Toscana Soup is a comforting, creamy Italian-inspired soup made with spicy sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a garlicky broth. It’s a one-pot meal that’s perfect for cold nights or anytime you crave something hearty!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups russet potatoes sliced into thin half-moons
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh kale chopped (or substitute with baby spinach)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the Soup:
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add Cream And Kale:
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale. Let cook for another 5 minutes until kale softens.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve And Garnish:
- Ladle into bowls, top with crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or breadsticks!
Notes
- Dairy-Free Option? Swap heavy cream for coconut milk.
- Want it thicker? Mash some potatoes into the broth.
- Gluten-Free? This soup is naturally gluten-free!
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30g