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Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

This Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup is a super quick and simple copycat recipe with rich, creamy flavor you can't resist! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 833 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage use mild for kid-friendly
  • 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
  • 3 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside. 
  2. In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant. 
  3. 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. 

Notes

  • The sausage: if you have regular ground sausage, simply add 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning or Herbs de Provence + a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 833kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 76g (117%) Saturated Fat 38g (190%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 246mg (82%) Sodium 3849mg (160%) Potassium 1084mg (31%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 8563IU (171%) Vitamin C 110mg (122%) Calcium 241mg (24%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 833

% 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.