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The BEST Creamy Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup

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Make the famous Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup at home. This recipe delivers a rich, creamy broth loaded with Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale. It is a hearty comfort food dinner ready fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the Italian sausage to the pot. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the sliced potatoes, chicken broth, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale. Cook for another 5 minutes until the kale wilts and the soup is heated through. Do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Ladle the Zuppa Toscana soup into bowls. Top each serving with reserved crispy bacon pieces and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a quicker cooking time on the potatoes, slice them very thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  • You can substitute mild Italian sausage for spicy sausage if you prefer less heat in your soup.
  • If you want a thicker broth, remove about 1 cup of the cooked potatoes and mash them before stirring them back into the soup.

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