Description
Warm up on chilly days with the comforting and flavorful Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup. This delightful recipe combines tender chicken sausage, fresh kale, and hearty potatoes in a creamy broth that wraps you in warmth with every spoonful. Perfect for cozy family dinners or as a satisfying meal after a long day, this soup is simple to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table. Whether paired with crusty bread or enjoyed solo, this dish delivers comfort and satisfaction, making it an essential addition to your winter cooking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken sausage (casing removed)
- 2 large russet potatoes (sliced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 strips thick-cut turkey bacon
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups kale (chopped)
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage pieces until cooked through.
- Remove the sausage and sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until softened.
- Add chicken broth and water; stir to combine.
- Return the sausage and add sliced potatoes. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Cook turkey bacon in a small skillet until crispy; chop into pieces.
- Once the potatoes are soft, stir in chopped turkey bacon, kale, and heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg