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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana in white soup cup

Olive Garden Authentic Zuppa Toscana

This Olive Garden Authentic Zuppa Toscana recipe is a rich soup packed with savory Italian sausage, potatoes, and crispy bacon bits.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 serving
Calories 838 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 bacon pieces chopped
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, according to your preference
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 5-6 medium yukon gold potatoes diced thinly
  • 3 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated (optional, for serving)

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until browned and crispy. Remove the bacon and keep about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot. Set aside for later
    8 bacon pieces
  • Cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Use a spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned, remove the sausage from the pot and set it aside, leaving a little bit of the fat in the pot. If you are left with too much fat from the sausage, remove some to keep your soup from being too greasy.
    1 lb Italian sausage
  • In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
    1 large white onion, 6 cloves garlic
  • Pour in the chicken broth, water, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the soup simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
    6 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, 5-6 medium yukon gold potatoes, Salt and pepper
  • Add the chopped kale and the sausage back to the pot, stir and let it wilt for about 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cooked sausage. Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
    3 cups kale, 1 cup heavy cream
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Serve and garnish with the bacon pieces, and parmesan cheese and enjoy!
    1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 838kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 29gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 2342mgPotassium: 1435mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2509IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 4mg
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