suemunzlinger's Recipe

Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana

Category: Copy Cat Recipes (I have not tried all of these recipes)

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
1 large diced white onion
4 Tbsp bacon pieces
2 tsp garlic puree
10 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
1/4 of a bunch of kale (I usually use spinach)

Saute Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat. Set aside

In the same pan, saute bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.

Add chicken broth to the pot and heat until it starts to boil.

Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.

Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated.

Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve.