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Easy Creamy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Copycat Recipe

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A quick and easy copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s creamy Zuppa Toscana soup featuring spicy sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a velvety broth. Perfect for cozy evenings and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or mild pork sausage, casings removed)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed (Tuscan kale preferred, baby kale as alternative)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook about 7–8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if desired but keep a little for flavor.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot with the sausage. Cook 3–4 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking another 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in sliced potatoes and 6 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
  4. Remove about 2 cups of the soup (including some potatoes) and carefully blend until smooth. Return this to the pot and stir well to thicken the broth naturally.
  5. Stir in chopped kale and 1 cup heavy cream. Simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes until kale is tender and the soup is creamy and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of broth or cream if too thick. Add fresh cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for depth of flavor. Blend a portion of the soup to thicken naturally without flour or cream. Slice potatoes evenly about 1/4 inch thick to ensure proper cooking. Add kale at a gentle simmer to keep it tender and bright. Reheat gently to avoid cream curdling. Substitute turkey sausage for leaner option, or coconut/cashew cream for dairy-free. Use gluten-free broth for gluten-free diet.

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