Description
Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup is a creamy and hearty Italian classic that combines savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and nutrient-rich kale in a flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting dish brings warmth and joy to the dinner table. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.
- Add heavy cream, stirring continuously until heated through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg