Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
This Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup features rich flavors with spicy Italian sausage, greens, and creamy broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal
- 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage use mild for kid-friendly
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4-5 yellow potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 cups chopped kale
- chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping - optional
In a large pot, saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside.
In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale and heavy cream. Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired.
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 10mg
Keyword comfort food, creamy soup, Easy Olive Garden recipe, Italian soup, soup, Zuppa Toscana