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BEST Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat)

Quick & Easy Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Zuppa Toscana is not only creamy and delicious, but a great way to eat your leafy greens.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey Italian sausage
  • 1 cup white onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dry basil
  • 3 cups Lacinato kale, chopped (the dark green kale)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 tbsp cooked and crumbled bacon (or real bacon bits)

Instructions

  • Brown the sausage with the onions and garlic in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
  • Add the cubed potatoes, chicken stock, water, bay leaves, and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 mins.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and add the kale. Simmer gently for 5 more minutes and season with salt and pepper. Serve with crumbled crispy bacon on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 18mg