Zuppa Toscana (Spicy Sausage and Kale Soup)
This Olive Garden restaurant classic can be made at home, Zuppa Toscana has spicy italian sausage, potatoes, and a creamy broth.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 624kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. hot italian sausage
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. red potatoes sliced thin
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk or half and half
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 2 cups kale chopped
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, brown Italian sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. After sausage is brown (about 8 minutes), add in garlic and onions. Stir and cook until onions are translucent.
- Add sliced potatoes, chicken stock, water, and salt. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir and add in kale and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender. Add in milk, and red pepper flakes. Stir and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1968mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3644IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3mg