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Cozy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Best

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A hearty and comforting Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, kale, and creamy potatoes simmered to perfection. Perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 4 cups chopped fresh kale, tough stems removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the sausage. Stir frequently until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add thinly sliced potatoes and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped kale and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer uncovered for 7-10 minutes until kale softens but retains texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Slowly stir in heavy cream. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes until warmed through but not boiling.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and serve, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan and crusty bread.

Notes

Cut potatoes thinly for even cooking and to slightly thicken broth. Brown sausage slowly for deeper flavor. Stir gently after adding cream to keep texture smooth. Season gradually to avoid over-salting. Fresh kale preferred for best texture and color. Soup tastes better the next day. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently. Freezing possible but may affect potato texture.

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