Healthier Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Clone) Recipe

Name: Healthier Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Clone)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (32 ounce) low sodium chicken broth; 3 pieces bacon, chopped; 1 large onion white, diced fine; 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch kale, cut into bite size pieces; 1 cup half-and-half cream, fat-free; 1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, depending on taste; 1 dash red pepper flakes; black pepper

Servings: persons

3 (32 ounce) low sodium chicken broth
3 pieces bacon, chopped
1 large onion white, diced fine
6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch kale, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup half-and-half cream, fat-free
1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, depending on taste
1 dash red pepper flakes
black pepper

1
In a large stock pot, cook the bacon until somewhat done.
2
Add the onion and saute until almost caramelized (golden color).
3
Add chicken stock and water, then bring to a light boil and add potatoes.
4
Cook Italian sausage (with casings removed) separately in a skillet.
5
When nearly done add garlic to the pan and cook until sausage is done and the consistency of ground beef.
6
Add mixture to the stock.
7
When the potatoes have softened, gently press some of them to the side of the pan to thicken the soup; leaving some whole.
8
Add fat free half and half, spinach, salt, aniseed, and peppers.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (32 ounce) low sodium chicken broth, 3 pieces bacon, chopped, 1 large onion white, diced fine, 6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Healthier Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Clone) 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.

Healthier Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Clone)

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