I’m not intending to share an Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana copy cat recipe, because I really like their Zuppa Toscana. However, I feel my homemade Sausage Kale and Potato soup is better than Olive Garden. I’m sure you will too.
This soup has been a favorite at my house long before I even tried the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. It all began with a recipe for Sausage and gnocchi soup, that I modified and modified until it became in my opinion, perfect!
Read on and you will find directions for my version of Zuppa Toscana, but if you prefer I also have a link to a video and a printable recipe below.
Zuppa Toscana (Creamy Sausage Kale and Potato Soup) Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Pounds ground bulk Italian sausage
8 medium potatoes peeled
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups chicken stock
2 cup heavy cream
1 bunch of kale, stems removed
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Brown the Italian sausage in a frying pan until cooked through.
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Set aside on a paper towel lined plate to drain, because you will not want all that grease in your soup. Meanwhile sauté the onion and peppers with the olive oil until slightly tender.
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Add the chicken stock and potatoes to the pan.
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Put the drained sausage back into the pan and, bring to a boil.
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Reduce to simmer until potatoes are tender.
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Add the half and half.
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Rip the kale into small bite size pieces, or chop with a chef knife.
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Add the kale to the soup and simmer for 3-5 min. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
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If you would prefer to see these directions in a video, you can find it on my YouTube channel.
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