Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
A heartwarming and creamy Italian soup packed with flavor, perfect for chilly days and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage and chopped bacon. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- Add in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add the kale and heavy cream, stir gently, and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Season to taste with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
Great with crusty bread or a side salad. Can be customized for dietary restrictions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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