Name: Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage; 4 tablespoons butter; ½ white onion, diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 4–5 yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 teaspoons salt or to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups heavy cream; 4 cups chopped kale; Crumbled bacon or grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe

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Zuppa Toscana soup in a ceramic bowl with sausage, potatoes, and kale

A rich, hearty Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe featuring sausage, tender potatoes, cream, and kale. A warm and satisfying dinner made easily at home.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage 4 tablespoons butter ½ white onion, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 4–5 yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 teaspoons salt or to taste 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups heavy cream 4 cups chopped kale Crumbled bacon or grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

Brown Sausage: Cook sausage in a large pot for 5–6 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
Build Aromatics: Add butter to the pot. Sauté onions until soft, then stir in garlic briefly.
Simmer Potatoes: Add broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a steady boil until potatoes soften.
Add Greens and Cream: Add kale and pour in heavy cream. Return sausage and adjust seasoning.
Finish: Warm through and serve with bacon or parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use mild sausage for a gentle flavor. Cut potatoes evenly for consistent texture. Add kale near the end to maintain structure.

Nutrition

Calories: 833
Fat: 76g
Saturated fat: 38g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 3849mg
Protein: 25g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g