Zuppa toscana soup

This is a copycat recipe of olive garden's zuppa Toscana soup. So delish!


1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half,and then in 1/4 inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 can oscar meyer bacon bit
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 quart water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions:

1
Cook sausage in a 300°F oven for approximately 30 minutes.
2
Drain sausages on paper towels and cut into slices.
3
Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, garlic in pot, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
4
Add sausage and bacon.
5
Salt and pepper to taste.
6
Simmer for another 10 minutes.
7
Turn to low heat.
8
Add kale and cream.
9
Heat through and serve.



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Re: Zuppa toscana soup

God Bless your heart!!! DH and I were just talking about this last week. And I told him that I thought I had the recipe in one of my "Top Secret" restaurant recipe books.

Have you made it? Was is just like Olive Garden? I'm making this soon!!

Re: Zuppa toscana soup

Re: Zuppa toscana soup

Wow! Thank you!
This was always my Mom & Grandma's favorite thing to get there.
Must make!

Re: Zuppa toscana soup

I'm making this tonight - thanks for the recipe!!