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Creamy Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Easy and Perfect for Winter

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A warm, comforting, and creamy copycat version of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings and easy to prepare in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (Yukon Gold can be used)
  • 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and chopped (Tuscan kale preferred, curly kale works)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz) heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half or coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in thinly sliced potatoes, then pour in chicken broth. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add chopped kale and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine and simmer until kale softens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Lower heat to gentle and stir in heavy cream. Heat through without boiling, about 2 minutes, until soup is creamy and luscious.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If soup is too thick, add a splash more broth or water. Serve hot with crusty bread or your favorite side.

Notes

Do not boil the soup aggressively to avoid mushy potatoes and kale. Add kale near the end to keep it tender but vibrant. Temper the cream by warming slightly before adding and avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling. Use low-sodium broth and taste frequently to control saltiness. Frozen kale can be used if fresh is unavailable but should be thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, Olive Garden copycat, creamy soup, Italian sausage soup, kale soup, winter soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe

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