Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage.
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4 tablespoons butter.
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½ white onion, diced.
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1 tablespoon minced garlic.
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6 cups chicken broth.
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2 cups water.
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4-5 yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces.
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3 teaspoons salt, or to taste.
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1 teaspoon black pepper.
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2 cups heavy cream.
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4 cups chopped kale.
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Chopped bacon or bacon bits for topping, optional.
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Grated parmesan cheese for topping, optional.
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large pot, sauté the sausage over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until it is browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.
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In the same pot, add butter and sauté the diced onions until they become translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add the potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
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Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream, then return the cooked sausage to the pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped bacon if desired.
# Notes:
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If you have regular ground sausage, add 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning or Herbs de Provence along with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for an added kick.