Better Than Olive Garden'S Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Name: Better Than Olive Garden'S Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage; 4 -6 russet potatoes, thinly sliced or peeled and diced; 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large white onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 tablespoons real bacon pieces; 10 cups water, divided; 7 teaspoons better than bouillon chicken base; 1/3 bunch fresh kale, stemmed and torn; 1 cup heavy cream; salt; pepper; shredded pecorino romano cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground mild Italian sausage
4 -6 russet potatoes, thinly sliced or peeled and diced
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons real bacon pieces
10 cups water, divided
7 teaspoons better than bouillon chicken base
1/3 bunch fresh kale, stemmed and torn
1 cup heavy cream
salt
pepper
shredded pecorino romano cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

1
In a large pot on medium-high heat add the ground sausage and crushed red pepper flakes.
2
Using a spatula, break up the sausage until it's cooked through.
3
Pour sausage into a large bowl and set aside.
4
In the same pot add the olive oil, chopped onion, and bacon pieces until the onions become translucent.
5
Add garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6
Add 2 cups of water to the pot and stir well.
7
Add the chicken concentrate and stir to combine. Then add the remaining 8 cups of water.
8
Add potatoes and cook until fork tender.
9
Add a little salt to the broth if necessary to make sure the potatoes will absorb for maximum flavor.
10
After potatoes are done, add the cooked sausage back into the soup.
11
Skim off most of the fat from the sausage that floats onto the surface.
12
Add the fresh kale and stir in to allow the leaves to soften slightly.
13
Add the heavy cream and stir.
14
Salt and pepper to taste.
15
Garnish each serving with shredded parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, if desired.

578

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage, 4 -6 russet potatoes, thinly sliced or peeled and diced, 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Better Than Olive Garden'S Zuppa Toscana falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Better Than Olive Garden'S Zuppa Toscana

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