{"id":"72e1dbc6-7115-4a44-8817-e7c69a561fd6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/72e1dbc6-7115-4a44-8817-e7c69a561fd6","source_url":"https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/easy-olive-garden-zuppa-toscana-soup/","title":"Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup","description":"This Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup is a super quick and simple copycat recipe with rich, creamy flavor you can't resist! ","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/easy-zuppa-toscano-soup-3.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage (use mild for kid-friendly)","item":"spicy Italian ground sausage","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"use mild for kid-friendly"},{"text":"4 tablespoons butter","item":"butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½  white onion (diced)","item":"white onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon minced garlic","item":"minced garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"6 cups chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":6,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups water","item":"water","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4-5  yellow potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces)","item":"yellow potatoes","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"preparation":"cut into 1-inch pieces"},{"text":"3 teaspoons salt (or to taste)","item":"salt","quantity":3,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"1 teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 cups chopped kale","item":"chopped kale","quantity":4,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping (optional)","item":"chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large pot saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant."},{"number":3,"text":"Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. Stir in kale, and heavy cream. Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.793687+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.793687+00:00"}