Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

from delish.com
45 min
4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 large russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 bunch curly kale, leaves stripped and chopped
  • 3/4 c. heavy cream
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to drain.

  2. 2

    Add onion to pot and let cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender, 23 to 25 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in kale and let cook until leaves are tender and bright green, 3 minutes, then stir in heavy cream, sausage, and bacon and simmer 5 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Season with pepper, garnish with Parm, and serve.