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Zoupa Toscana

A hearty and flavorful Italian soup with sausage, potatoes, and kale, inspired by Olive Garden's classic recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 cups kale stems removed, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes sliced thinly
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped kale and heavy cream, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve hot with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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