Zuppa Toscana (Better Than Olive Garden!) Recipe

Name: Zuppa Toscana (Better Than Olive Garden!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy); 4-6 russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 32 ounces chicken broth; 1/2 bunch kale (or swiss chard), destemmed and cut/torn into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons flour; Salt and pepper to taste; Cayenne pepper to taste; 1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Italian sausage (spicy)
4-6 russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
32 ounces chicken broth
1/2 bunch kale (or swiss chard), destemmed and cut/torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped

1
Brown sausage links in a saute pan.
2
Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices.
3
Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.
4
Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft.
5
Mix flour into cream removing lumps.
6
Add cream and kale to the crock pot, stir.
7
Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly.
8
Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.
9
Top with bacon immediately before serving.

792

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy), 4-6 russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Toscana (Better Than Olive Garden!) 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.

Zuppa Toscana (Better Than Olive Garden!)

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