Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
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Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Description
This Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup combines browned Italian sausage with sautéed onions and garlic cooked in butter for a flavorful base. The addition of diced yellow potatoes simmers in chicken broth and water until tender, supplying substance to the soup. Chopped kale is stirred in near the end for freshness and a slightly earthy note. Heavy cream enriches the broth, making it creamy and smooth. Salt and pepper are adjusted to taste throughout the process.
The soup is seasoned primarily by the sausage and the blend of butter, onion, and garlic. The softened potatoes and kale provide contrasting textures — tender but firm potatoes and slightly wilted but vibrant kale. This combination results in a balanced, satisfying soup that is hearty without being overwhelming. The recipe allows optional toppings such as crispy bacon bits and grated Parmesan cheese to add extra depth and garnishes.
Variations include using mild Italian sausage to keep the spice level kid-friendly. If using plain ground sausage instead of Italian-seasoned, adding dried Italian herbs or Herbs de Provence with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes can replicate the flavor profile. These adaptations support customization based on ingredient availability and taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage use mild for kid-friendly, spicy, ground
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4-5 potato cut into 1-inch pieces, yellow
- 3 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups kale chopped
- Bacon optional, chopped bacon or bacon bits; grated parmesan cheese; for topping
- Parmesan Cheese optional, chopped bacon or bacon bits; grated parmesan cheese; for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale, and heavy cream. Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 833 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 833kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 76g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 246mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 3849mg | 160% |
| Potassium | 1084mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 8563IU | 171% |
| Vitamin C | 110mg | 122% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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