Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Description
The Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana brings together slices of roasted Italian sausage and thinly sliced russet potatoes cooked in a broth of chicken stock and water, seasoned with garlic, onions, and bacon bits. The sausages are roasted to develop flavor and then added back to the simmering soup. Kale is stirred in towards the end along with heavy cream, giving the soup a creamy texture and bright green bursts of leafy vegetable. The soup is cooked gently to meld the flavors without overcooking the kale, preserving some texture. Seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, it offers a rich and balanced flavor profile.
This soup can be served on its own for a filling meal or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy broth. It pairs well with a simple green salad to add freshness alongside the hearty soup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage links sweet or hot
- 1 pound russet potato peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 29 ounces chicken broth (2 cans)
- 1 quart water
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Bacon or Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits(1/2 can, chopped slices
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 2 cups kale chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Place the sausages in a baking pan and roast for about 30 minutes or until cooked through. Drain sausages on paper towels and cut into slices.
- If you are using fresh bacon slices, saute bacon in a small skillet until the bacon has browned.
- Place the potatoes, onions, chicken broth, water, and garlic in a pot and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
- Add the sausage, bacon, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low. Add kale and cream. Stir to combine.
- Add more water, if necessary for desired consistency.
- Heat thoroughly and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 878mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 613mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2110IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 33.6mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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