Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

from lecremedelacrumb.com
40 min

This Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup is a super quick and simple copycat recipe with rich, creamy flavor you can't resist! 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage (use mild for kid-friendly)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ white onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4-5 yellow potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside. 

  2. 2

    In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant. 

  3. 3

    Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale, and heavy cream. Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired.