Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup: A Creamy Olive Garden Copycat
This Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup is a creamy Olive Garden copycat recipe featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a rich broth. It's perfect for a comforting meal and can be customized for different spice preferences.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage use mild for kid-friendly
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 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 for topping, optional
- grated parmesan cheese for topping, optional
Instructions
Steps
- In a large pot, brown the spicy Italian sausage for 5-6 minutes; then, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate and set it aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and sauté diced onions over medium heat until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, add potatoes, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Finally, stir in the kale, heavy cream, and cooked sausage; taste and adjust seasoning before serving with optional parmesan cheese and bacon.
Notes
For a milder soup, use mild Italian sausage instead of spicy. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.