Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Name: Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage; 2 large baking potatoes, halved, sliced (I like to leave the skins on); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped; 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium (you can add salt but you can't take it out); 2 cups water; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and add the sausage. Crumble sausage with spoon and brown sausage until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
2
Add 1 tbsp olive to a soup pot and add the onions and garlic.
3
Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the onion mixture.
5
Bring to a boil over high heat.
6
Add the potatoes, and boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
7
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream, sausage and the kale.
8
Heat through but do not boil.

607

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian sausage, 2 large baking potatoes, halved, sliced (I like to leave the skins on), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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