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Creamy Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Easy and Perfect

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A comforting and creamy copycat version of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a rich broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (preferably spicy)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chopped kale (about 150 g), tough stems removed
  • 4 cups chicken broth (960 ml), preferably low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat, leaving a little for flavor.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the sliced russet potatoes to the pot and stir to combine with the sausage mixture.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
  5. Stir in the chopped kale, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until kale wilts but remains bright green.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and heat gently for 3-4 minutes without boiling to avoid curdling. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately. Leftovers taste better after a day as flavors meld.

Notes

Brown the sausage slowly for best flavor and drain excess fat but leave a little for richness. Do not boil after adding cream to prevent curdling. For a smoother broth, blend some potatoes with broth before adding kale. Leftovers improve after a day. For freezing, omit cream and add fresh when reheating.

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