Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
• 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bit (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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Preparation

Step 1

1
Chop or slice uncooked sausage into small pieces.
2
Brown sausage in your soup pot.
3
Add chicken broth and water to pot and stir.
4
Place onions, potatoes, and garlic in pot.
5
Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
6
Add sausage and bacon.
7
Salt and pepper to taste.
8
Simmer for another 10 minutes.
9
Turn to low heat.
10
Add kale and cream.
11
Heat through and serve.

Nutritional Facts for Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

Serving Size: 1 (529 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 791.2

Calories from Fat 487
61%
Total Fat 54.1 g
83%
Saturated Fat 24.9 g
124%
Cholesterol 146.2 mg
48%
Sodium 1800.2 mg
75%
Total Carbohydrate 46.5 g
15%
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g
22%
Sugars 4.4 g
17%
Protein 30.7 g
61%