Have you ever craved a soup so delicious it feels like a warm hug? This Best Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup is exactly that! It’s a creamy, hearty, and flavorful dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. With the perfect blend of spicy Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and kale, this soup is a crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s a quick and simple recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll be making it on repeat!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 1/2 pound bacon, chopped
- 7 cups water
- 3 chicken flavored bouillon cubes
- 2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. In a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat, brown the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces as you fry it. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pot, brown the chopped bacon. Remove and set aside, leaving 2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Sauté the cubed potatoes, chopped onion, and garlic in the bacon fat over medium or low-medium heat until the onion becomes translucent and the potatoes start to soften.
4. Add the cooked sausage, bacon, 7 cups of water, and 3 chicken bouillon cubes to the pot. Simmer until the potatoes are tender.
5. Stir in the chopped kale and heavy whipping cream, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the kale is wilted and the soup is heated through.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, flavorful Zuppa Toscana that rivals Olive Garden’s version!
