Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 ½ tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ onion finely diced
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 4 cups chicken broth unsalted
- 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 and 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.