Description
Olive Garden zuppa toscana soup brings hearty Italian comfort straight to kitchen tables with rich, creamy flavors. Spicy turkey sausage and tender potatoes dance in a silky broth, welcoming hungry diners to savor each warm, satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) turkey sausage, casings removed
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium russet potatoes, sliced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- Fire up a robust pot and infuse olive oil over medium-high temperature, then introduce turkey sausage, methodically crumbling the meat while it caramelizes and develops rich golden edges.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing aromatics to dance and release their intense fragrance throughout the cooking vessel.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, elevating heat until liquid reaches a vigorous bubbling point, then cascade sliced potatoes, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the broth.
- Reduce heat to a gentle simmer, allowing potatoes to tenderize and absorb the robust seasoning profile, which typically requires approximately 10-12 minutes of patient cooking.
- Introduce fresh kale leaves, stirring them into the simmering liquid and allowing them to wilt gracefully, transforming from crisp to silky in roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Lower temperature to minimal setting and luxuriously swirl heavy cream into the soup, permitting ingredients to harmonize and meld flavors for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Ladle the steaming soup into anticipatory bowls, optionally crowning each serving with a delicate sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Swap traditional pork sausage with lean turkey sausage for a healthier, lower-fat version of this classic soup.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level, making it kid-friendly or extra zesty depending on your preference.
- Chop kale into smaller pieces for easier eating and better distribution throughout the soup.
- For a dairy-free option, replace heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to maintain the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg