Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

By LimericksLady

This is a clone of the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Tried and true, approved by former Olive Garden Chefs.

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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 80mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

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.