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Zuppa Toscana Olive Garden: Recipe, Ingredients & How to Make It


  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, hearty soup with Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and bacon in a flavorful broth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 56 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add bacon and cook until crispy.
  3. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in kale and heavy cream.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
  9. Serve hot.

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Notes

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  • If you don’t have Italian sausage, you can use regular pork sausage and add 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking.
  • Kale can be substituted with spinach.
  • For a creamier soup, add more heavy cream.
  • If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water with bouillon cubes.

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes