Description
Copycat Zuppa Toscana is a comforting soup that combines spicy sausage, kale, and potatoes in a creamy broth. This easy homemade recipe delivers rich flavors perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or any time you crave Olive Garden style soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground spicy Italian sausage (mild can be substituted)
- 8 slices bacon diced (divided)
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp flour (cornstarch can be substituted)
- 32 oz chicken stock
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 bunch kale a couple of handfuls de-stemmed and torn into bite sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Warm a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil. Cook the sausage breaking it up until browned then drain and set aside.
- Use the leftover sausage grease to fry the bacon until crisp then remove and reserve most of the grease in the pot.
- Sauté the onion in the pot for about 5 minutes, adding the garlic in the last minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the cooked onion and garlic, stir to mix, then pour in the chicken stock while stirring.
- Add the diced potatoes and bring the mixture to a boil, cooking until the potatoes become tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, most of the bacon, heavy cream, and kale. Let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the kale wilts.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired. Top the soup with the remaining bacon before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 790