Description

This Zuppa Toscana recipe brings the comforting flavors of Olive Garden right into your home kitchen. With its creamy broth, tender potatoes, savory sausage, and vibrant kale, it’s a soup that warms your heart and fills your belly. Perfect for cozy dinners, family meals, or even entertaining guests, this recipe is both easy and impressive. Each spoonful is a combination of rich flavors and textures that leave you craving more.

Ingredients

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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
2 cups chopped kale (or spinach)
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

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Instructions

Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart, then set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add diced potatoes and chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10–15 minutes.
Stir in chopped kale and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
Return the sausage to the pot and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently over low heat until heated through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve in bowls with grated Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Let the soup sit for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Customize the spice level with red pepper flakes or hot sausage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 75mg