OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP

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This is The Olive Garden's recipe, from their cookbook. It is not a copycat. It has been cut down to make a more reasonable size. I have made this for several years, and everyone who has tasted it, loves it. It is a hearty meal in itself, or it can be served with salad and bread. This is especially good on a cold winter night ! ***I have edited the cooking order to make the preparation time shorter.***

Provided by Karen Anne Newton RN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups water
7 chicken bouillon cubes (not granules)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 lb russet potato, peeled and sliced (Or cubed. About 3 large)
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 large white onion, diced
1 bunch fresh kale, torn in small pieces (or 16 oz. bag of prewashed and cut Kale. Discard stems)
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces bacon bits, Hormel is good

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, put water, bouillon, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, and potatoes. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Sauté the sausage and onion in a skillet, until the sausage is brown, then add it to the stockpot, along with the Kale. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, or until Kale and potatoes are tender.
  • Add the cream and bacon bits, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Notes:.
  • I use 10 medium size potatoes.
  • Half and Half can be substituted for the heavy cream if desired.
  • Kale can be found in the produce department of most grocery stores.
  • The soup at The Olive Garden is not thick. If you wish yours to be more like a cream soup, simply simmer it longer, and mash some of the potatoes in the pot with a wooden spoon, and stir frequently until of the desired consistency.

Unikittycharmie
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy broth and the hearty vegetables.


MR Likhon
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Gaming with your bro
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and potatoes are cooked perfectly.


updy karim Jama
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so comforting and satisfying, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Jane Tecku
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy broth and the hearty vegetables.


Danny Switzersolis
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Korea Time
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and potatoes are cooked perfectly.


LordBumHole
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so comforting and satisfying, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Chris Potter
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy broth and the hearty vegetables.


Ali raza Shafique Ali raza
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bibek Lama
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This soup is amazing! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and potatoes are cooked perfectly.


Birendra Kapar
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so comforting and satisfying, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Tino Pauro
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy broth and the hearty vegetables.


mimi laf
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Vibes With Smaalliee
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and satisfying, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


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