Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana 🌟

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 Recreate the creamy, hearty, and flavorful goodness of Olive Garden's famous Zuppa Toscana at home! Perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, this soup is a crowd-pleaser. 🍲✨

Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana 🌟

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred) 🌶️
  • 2 large russet potatoes (washed, halved, and sliced into 1/4-inch slices) 🥔
  • 1 large Vidalia onion (chopped) 🧅
  • 4 slices cooked bacon (chopped) 🥓
  • 1 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 🌶️
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced) or 1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic 🧄
  • 2 cups kale or Swiss chard (chopped and packed) 🥬
  • 2 (8-ounce) cans chicken broth 🐓 (add 1 envelope chicken bouillon for extra flavor)
  • 1 quart water 💧
  • 2 teaspoons flour or cornstarch (mixed with water to form a paste)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (tempered) 🥛

Instructions

1. Brown the Sausage

  • 🍳 Chop or slice uncooked sausage into small pieces.
  • Cook in a soup pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly.

2. Add Aromatics

  • 🧄 To the sausage, add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook until the onions are soft and aromatic.

3. Build the Base

  • 🥣 Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced potatoes to the pot.
  • Gradually pour in the chicken broth and water while stirring.
  • Enhance flavor by adding a chicken bouillon envelope if needed.

4. Cook the Potatoes

  • 🔥 Cook the soup on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
  • Once done, stir in the flour or cornstarch paste and simmer for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the broth.

5. Add Kale, Bacon, and Cream

  • 🌿 Lower the heat to the lowest setting.
  • Stir in the chopped kale and cooked bacon. 🥓
  • Slowly pour in the tempered heavy cream, stirring constantly to combine. 🥛

6. Taste and Serve

  • 👩‍🍳 Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • 🥣 Ladle into bowls and serve hot with a side of crusty bread or breadsticks. 🥖✨

🌟 Pro Tips

  • 🥛 Tempering Cream: Slowly warm the cream before adding to avoid curdling.
  • 🌶️ Flavor Boost: Use spicy sausage for extra kick or mild for a balanced flavor.
  • 🥬 Greens Swap: Spinach or Swiss chard works if kale isn’t available.
  • 🌟 Gluten-Free Option: Replace flour with cornstarch for a gluten-free alternative.

Enjoy your Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana—a restaurant favorite, made better at home! 🍲✨

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