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Zuppa Toscana Soup, Better than Olive Garden

A creamy, savory soup packed with Italian sausage, crispy bacon, hearty potatoes, and fresh kale.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Servings6
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 thick-cut bacon slices
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 6-7 russet potatoes (skin or off)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • 10 cups chicken broth or half water/half broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 bunch kale chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings.
  • Brown the Italian sausage in the pot with the bacon drippings. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add diced potatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, and chopped kale. Cook until the kale is wilted.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce for a deeper flavor and extra kick.  Add additional kale and potatoes to make it extra hearty.