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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Bring the taste of Italy home with this creamy and delicious copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6-7 lices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 16 ounces Jimmy Dean Italian Sausage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 32 ounces chicken stock, or broth
- 6-7 cups water
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ inch pieces
- 2 cups kale leaves, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- garlic salt with parsley flakes
- Black pepper, to taste
- shaved Parmesan cheese, optional topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain onto a paper-towel-lined plate reserving a few tablespoons of the grease.
- Add sausage and minced garlic to the pot and cook until browned.
- Add water and chicken stock to the pot with the sausage and garlic and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add russet potatoes, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add kale most of the bacon, whipping cream, and salt and pepper. Cook an additional 6-8 minutes.
- Top with reserved bacon and shaved Parmesan if desired.
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Notes
- STORE. Place cooled soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheat slowly over low heat on the stovetop, but the microwave will also work.
Nutrition Information
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
659mg
(27%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2163IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2163IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.