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๐Ÿฒ Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana: The Ultimate Homemade Comfort Soup


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

  • โ€“ 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild), casings removed

  • โ€“ 4 large russet potatoes, thinly sliced or diced

  • โ€“ 1 medium onion, chopped

  • โ€“ 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • โ€“ 4 cups chicken broth

  • โ€“ 2 cups water

  • โ€“ 1 cup heavy cream

  • โ€“ 4 cups kale, chopped (stems removed)

  • โ€“ 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

  • โ€“ Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  • Cook sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spoon. Remove excess fat if desired.

  • Add onion & garlic: Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot with sausage. Sautรฉ until softened and fragrant, about 3โ€“4 minutes.

  • Add potatoes & liquids: Stir in potatoes, then pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

  • Add kale & cream: Stir in chopped kale, cook until wilted (about 5 minutes), then add heavy cream. Heat through but do not boil.

  • Season: Add crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

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  • Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy warm!