Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup, a delightful copycat recipe that brings the essence of Italian comfort food to your kitchen. This creamy and rich soup features a harmonious blend of spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale, all enveloped in a luxurious broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this comforting dish is sure to become a family favorite with its satisfying taste and ease of preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage (or mild for kids)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ white onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4–5 yellow potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the sausage over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pot, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in kale and heavy cream along with the reserved sausage; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like grated parmesan or bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh herbs or spices to customize your soup. You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.