Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe but Better! Zuppa Toscana - Spicy Italian sausage, fresh kale, and russet potatoes in a creamy broth, then garnish with crispy bacon and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

What does Zuppa Toscana mean in Italian?

Zuppa Toscana means “Tuscan Soup” in Italian. However, the classic tuscan soup is usually made with veggies (like zucchini, celery, carrots), kale, potatoes, cannellini beans, tomato sauce, sausage and toasted bread.

How long can you keep Zuppa Toscana in the fridge?

Once prepared and then safely stored, Zuppa Toscana Soup stays fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge, but we find this soup to be best the same day it's made. To reheat the soup, add to a pot over low heat.

Make it

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients

8 bacon strips

1 lb Hot Italian Sausage

10 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1 medium onion finely diced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

8 cups chicken broth

5 medium russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces

1 kale bundle leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups)

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and black pepper to taste

Parmigiano-Reggiano to garnish

Instructions

In a large pot or dutch oven (5.5 qt), over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned (5-7 mins). Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate and spoon out excess oil, leaving about 2 Tbsp oil in the pot.

Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with your spatula and sauté until cooked through (5 min).Season with Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Saute the onion for about 5 minutes or until soft and golden then add minced garlic and saute for 1 min. Add 8 cups broth, and bring to boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook for 14-15 min or until fork tender.

When potatoes are nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage and bring everything to a light boil.

Stir in 1 cup of cream and bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper then remove from heat.

Garnish with bacon and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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