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Zuppa Toscana – Creamy Italian Soup Like Olive Garden

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A hearty and creamy Italian soup inspired by Olive Garden, featuring Italian sausage, kale, potatoes, bacon, and a rich cream broth.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (hot variety recommended)
  • 10 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 6 cups kale leaves, stripped and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and spoon out excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  2. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, and sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a paper-towel lined plate.
  3. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and golden. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and water, bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook for 13-14 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
  5. When potatoes are nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage. Bring everything to a light boil.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a boil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve topped with crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, use hot Italian sausage and fresh kale. You can adjust the cream amount for desired richness. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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