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Zuppa Toscana
This Zuppa Toscana recipe is a hearty soup loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, kale and potatoes. A copy of the Olive Garden favorite that tastes even better when you make it at home!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 502 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon diced
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage casings removed
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 pound Russet potatoes thinly sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bunch kale stems removed, leaves torn into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is browned and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the pot and reserve for later use. Drain most of the grease from the pan, leaving about 2 teaspoons in the pot.
- Add the sausage to the pot and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the sausage is browned, about 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the potatoes, chicken broth, and salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Stir in the cream and kale. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until kale is wilted.
- Top the soup with reserved bacon and chopped parsley, then serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
502kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
665mg
(28%)
Potassium
797mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2804IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 665mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 797mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2804IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.