COPYCAT ZUPPA TOSCANA

Copycat Zuppa Toscana made with Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes as the main ingredients. This take on Zuppa Toscana is easy to make and delicious to eat!

Zuppa toscana is one of the most popular soups ordered at Olive Garden. The soup itself is made up of potatoes, kale, and italian sausage, along with amazing spices and herbs to round out the flavors. The term Zuppa Toscana basically means "Tuscan soup" in Italian.

We are in the prime of our summer months here in South Florida. Although it's unbearably hot most of the time, it rains A LOT! By a lot, I mean everyday. It's not just a drizzly rain either, it's full blown thunderstorms! These storms don't generally last all day, but they're long enough that they can put a damper on outdoor plans.

Rainy or overcast weather always puts me in the mood for something comforting, and warm. It's almost an illusion- like the dreary weather calls for something warm! As crazy as that sounds, it's what happens. So call us crazy over here for loving this zuppa toscana recipe

ALL SUMMER LONG down here in hot south Florida!

Once you realize how easy it is to make, you'll love it anytime of year as well. The ingredients are so lite and refreshing, it's not a heavy dish, but it's super satisfying for a dinner meal. Pair it with your favorite bread, or crackers, and you are set!

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Zuppa Toscana made with italian sausage, kale, and potatoes as the main ingredients. This take on zuppa toscana is easy to make and delicious to eat!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Russet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 pack Italian sausage, cooked & crumbled if necessary
• 2 cups Kale
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, diced
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 6 cups Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 cups Chicken stock, can substitute with chicken bouillon

Seasoning (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon Black pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large stock-pot, add garlic and saute for about one minute- stir constantly so garlic does not burn.
2. Add Italian sausage, potatoes, onions, kale, and all of the seasonings and cover with water and chicken stock.
3. Cook for 30 minutes, add heavy cream and cook for additional 15 minutes.

Notes

Serve immediately with warm bread. 

Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for 3 days; or freeze up to 30 days.

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