Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
This OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP RECIPE is inspired by your favorite restaurant soup. A creamy soup with bacon, sausage, potatoes and kale.
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This copycat version of the famous Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup is filling and flavorful. Soul-warming and perfect to make on a chilly night.
The broth is between a cream soup and a broth soup. Filled with bacon, sausage, potatoes, onion and kale.
- Add more kale and/or garlic to your tastes.
- Add or lessen the amount of cream depending on your broth preference.
- Leftovers will store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove until warmed through. Add a little chicken broth or cream to thin the soup as it cooks.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SOUP:
LEMON GARLIC KALE SALAD – CHEESY GARLIC BREAD – NO KNEAD BREAD
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Table of Contents
ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP RECIPE
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 lb Italian Sausage hot or mild
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 medium white onion finely diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 cups kale washed and cut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pot.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, and cook for 5 minutes. (drain excess oil if necessary)
- Add diced onions and garlic. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly to not burn the garlic.
- Add the chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in kale and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cooked bacon and serve.
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