Description
This Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. With a flavorful combination of Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and nutritious kale in a creamy broth, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 lb
Bacon:
4 slices, chopped
Yellow Onion:
1 medium, diced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Chicken Broth:
5 cups
Russet Potatoes:
3 large, thinly sliced
Kale:
1 ½ cups, chopped
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
½ teaspoon (optional)
Salt and Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Set aside.
- Cook the Bacon and Onions: In the same pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Return the sausage to the pot, pour in the chicken broth, and add the sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in the chopped kale and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Try turkey sausage or plant-based sausage for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
