Description
Olive Garden zuppa toscana soup combines hearty turkey sausage with classic Italian flavors for a comforting meal. Home cooks can easily recreate this restaurant favorite with simple ingredients and straightforward preparation techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey sausage
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 4 cups (600 g) russet potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (100 g) kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious pot over medium temperature, gently sautéing diced onions until they become translucent and soft.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds.
- Incorporate turkey sausage into the pot, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until it develops a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Stream chicken broth and water into the pot, elevating the heat to generate a robust boil.
- Carefully add cubed potatoes, allowing them to simmer and tenderize for roughly 15 minutes, ensuring they reach a fork-friendly consistency.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle setting, then fold in velvety heavy cream and vibrant kale, letting the ingredients meld together for 5 minutes.
- Enhance the soup’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to introduce a subtle heat.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, presenting a comforting and hearty dish ready to be savored immediately.
Notes
- Swap spicy turkey sausage with mild version for kid-friendly meal or sensitive palates.
- Reduce cream or use milk alternatives like coconut milk for lighter, lower-calorie option.
- Chop kale into smaller pieces to ensure even distribution and easier eating experience.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and minimize kitchen time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg