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Zuppa Toscana Soup {Olive Garden Copycat}

Zuppa Toscana Soup is a copycat of Olive Garden's soup made with ground sausage, red pepper flakes, bacon, onions, potatoes, and kale.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 591 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (32 ounces) chicken broth
  • 4-6 medium (about 1 ¾ pounds) Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh kale leaves, chopped and stems removed (packed)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add sausage and red pepper flakes. Cook until the sausage is browned, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat, and stir occasionally (about 10-15 minutes).
  2. Transfer the cooked sausage to a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
  3. To the same pot, add the bacon and cook until crisp (about 10-15 minutes). Drain most of the grease from the pot, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Transfer the cooked bacon to the bowl of sausage. Cover to keep warm.
  4. To the same pot, add the onions and cook until translucent (about 5-8 minutes).
  5. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  6. Add the chicken broth, cooked sausage, and cooked bacon to the pot. Stir to combine.
  7. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, add potatoes and cook until fork tender (about 15 minutes).
  8. Reduce heat to medium. Add in heavy cream and kale. Simmer until softened (about 5 minutes).
  9. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, topped with grated parmesan cheese for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 591kcal (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 591

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 591kcal 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.