Description
A hearty, creamy, and comforting Zuppa Toscana Soup with Italian sausage, Beef , potatoes, and kale – a cozy Olive Garden copycat that’s even better homemade!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage – Hot or mild
- 6 slices Thick Beef – Chopped
- 1 large Onion – Diced
- 4 cloves Garlic – Minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 lbs Russet potatoes – Sliced thin
- 1 bunch Kale – Chopped
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Optional Red pepper flakes – For heat
- Optional Parmesan cheese – For serving
- Optional Crusty bread – For dipping
Instructions
1. Cook chopped Beef in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
2. Brown Italian sausage in the Beef fat, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Remove and set aside. Leave a little fat in the pot.
3. Add diced onion to the pot and cook until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, being careful not to burn it.
4. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot. Add sliced potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
5. Return the cooked sausage and Beef to the pot. Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with optional Parmesan and bread.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 400g
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg