ZUPPA TOSCANA: Just like the Olive Garden Version

This soup is a favorite in our house! I recognize it may not be the healthiest, but it is so so tasty. I always figure the copious amount of kale will even out the bacon and sausage :) 

This recipe is hearty and is just perfect for the cold wintery days that are upon us. Even if you have never tried the Olive Garden version of this soup, give this recipe a try. I promise- you will not regret it. 

I highly suggest cooking extra bacon so you have a snack while this soup is simmering...but I will leave that decision entirely up to you. 

ZUPPA TOSCANA

STEP ONE: Cook the sausage. 

STEP TWO: Cook the bacon. Break into small pieces.

STEP THREE: Take a large pot and heat 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil over medium high heat. 

STEP FOUR: Add the onion and garlic into the pot. Cook for three minutes. Stir occasionally. 

STEP FIVE: Add the potatoes, chicken broth, water, sausage, bacon. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. 

STEP SIX: Add the kale. Simmer for 10 additional minutes. (If the potatoes are not softened at this point, simmer until they are to your liking). 

STEP SEVEN: Remove from the heat and stir in the half and half. Season with salt and pepper. 

Ingredients

1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage

8 Pieces of Bacon

Olive Oil

1 Onion- chopped

3 Cloves of Garlic- minced

3 lbs of Yukon Gold Potatoes- sliced and diced

4 Cups of Chicken Broth

2 Cups of Water

2 Cups Kale- chopped

1 Cup Of Half and Half

Salt and Pepper for taste

ENJOY!

Printable Recipe

ZUPPA TOSCANA

STEP ONE: Cook the sausage.

STEP TWO: Cook the bacon. Break into small pieces.

STEP THREE: Take a large pot and heat 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil over medium high heat.

STEP FOUR: Add the onion and garlic into the pot. Cook for three minutes. Stir occasionally.

STEP FIVE: Add the potatoes, chicken broth, water, sausage, bacon. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

STEP SIX: Add the kale. Simmer for 10 additional minutes. (If the potatoes are not softened at this point, simmer until they are to your liking).

STEP SEVEN: Remove from the heat and stir in the half and half. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

1 lb Spicy Italian Sausage
8 Pieces of Bacon
Olive Oil
1 Onion- chopped
3 Cloves of Garlic- minced
3 lbs of Yukon Gold Potatoes- sliced and diced
4 Cups of Chicken Broth
2 Cups of Water
2 Cups Kale- chopped
1 Cup Of Half and Half
Salt and Pepper for taste