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: 859kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. italian sausage hot or mild
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb. potatoes any variety, sliced thin
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups kale chopped
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, brown Italian sausage and break it up with a wooden spoon. After sausage is brown (about 8 minutes) remove it to a plate.
- To the same pot, add butter.
- Add in garlic and onions. Stir and cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add sliced potatoes, chicken stock, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add chopped kale, cooked sausage crumbles, and heavy creamy and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 859kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 1875mg | Potassium: 1295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg