Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
This one-pot Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is easy to make, loaded with Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and heavy whipping cream!
Servings 8
Calories 542kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 5 cups water
- 4 medium russet potatoes peeled and chopped into bite sized pieces
- 1 bunch kale large stems removed and chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Optional garnish: shredded parmesan cheese extra crushed red pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot on medium heat, add Italian sausage. Use a wooden spoon to break apart sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tender and translucent.
- Add butter and stir until melted. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add potatoes to the pot followed by chicken broth and water. Stir to combine.
- Increase heat to allow the liquid to come to a low boil for 5-6 minutes. Stir in kale leaves.
- Cover and decrease heat to allow the soup to simmer for 10 additional minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2714IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg