Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

This is a clone of the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Tried and true, approved by former Olive Garden chefs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
• 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half, and then in 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups kale or 2 cups swiss chard, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 quart water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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• Directions:

  1. 1
     Chop or slice uncooked sausage into small pieces.
  2. 2
     Brown sausage in your soup pot.
  3. 3
     Add chicken broth and water to pot and stir.
  4. 4
     Place onions, potatoes, and garlic in the pot.
  5. 5
     Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
  6. 6
     Add bacon.
  7. 7
     Salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8
     Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  9. 9
     Turn to low heat.
  10. 10
      Add kale and cream.
  11. 11
      Heat through and serve.