Better Than Olive Garden Homemade Zuppa Toscana Recipe

My better than Olive Garden Homemade Zuppa Toscana recipe is hearty and flavorful soup that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

Welcome to my kitchen, where I’m about to share a recipe that’s bound to become a family favorite – a homemade version of Olive Garden’s famous Zuppa Toscana soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make at home! Let’s dive right in.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 large russet potatoes, diced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk to lighten it up
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1-2 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Cook the Sausage and Bacon:
   • In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Once browned, remove the sausage and set it aside.
2. Sauté the Aromatics:
   • Add the chopped onion to the pot with the seasoning and continue to cook onion and sausage for about 3-5 minutes.
   • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
3. Combine the Ingredients:
   • Pour in the chicken broth and ring the mixture to a simmer.
4. Add Potatoes and Kale:
   • Add the diced potatoes to the pot and let them cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
   • Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until wilted.
   • At this point you might need a little water, add 1 cup if needed
5. Finish the Soup:
   • Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Ladle the Zuppa Toscana into bowls and garnish with more parmesan cheese. Serve hot with a slice of crusty bread or a side salad.

Yield: 6 servings

Zuppa Toscana Soup

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Welcome to my kitchen, where I'm about to share a recipe that's bound to become a family favorite - a homemade version of Olive Garden's famous Zuppa Toscana soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make at home! Let's dive right in.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 large russet potatoes, diced
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream or milk to lighten it up
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1-2 cups of water

Instructions

1. Cook the Sausage and Bacon:

• In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces. Once browned, remove the sausage and set it aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:

• Add the chopped onion to the pot with the seasoning and continue to cook onion and sausage for about 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

3. Combine the Ingredients:

• Pour in the chicken broth and ring the mixture to a simmer.

4. Add Potatoes and Kale:

• Add the diced potatoes to the pot and let them cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Once the potatoes are cooked, add the chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until wilted.
• At this point you might need a little water, add 1 cup if needed

5. Finish the Soup:

• Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

• Ladle the Zuppa Toscana into bowls and garnish with more parmesan cheese. Serve hot with a slice of crusty bread or a side salad.

There you have it! A homemade Zuppa Toscana that rivals Olive Garden’s famous version. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings and will surely become a regular in your household. Experiment with the spice level and enjoy this delicious dish with your loved ones. Bon appétit!

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