
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
If you're like most fans of the Olive Garden, you probably see the soups as glorified dipping sauce for their unreal breadsticks. But if you've taken a second to really savor their Garden Zuppa Toscana, you can see just how much love and flavor they put into this hearty soup. Like some of our favorite other comfort foods like Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parm, this soup will have you feeling like you're getting a big hug from your nonna.
The meaty savoriness from the bacon and sausage and the fresh, crisp taste of the veggies combine together to make a dish you can make a meal out of it.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb.
Hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1
large onion, chopped
- 3
cloves garlic, minced
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
- 4
large russet potatoes, diced
- 1
bunch curly kale, leaves stripped and chopped
- 3/4 cup
heavy cream
- 4
slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4
freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to drain.
- Step 2Add onion to pot and let cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender, 23 to 25 minutes.
- Step 3Stir in kale and let cook until leaves are tender and bright green, 3 minutes, then stir in heavy cream, sausage, and bacon and simmer 5 minutes more.
- Step 4Season with pepper, garnish with Parm, and serve.
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