5medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces
1kale bundle, leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups)
1cupwhipping cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese to serve, optional
Instructions
In a large pot or dutch oven (5.5 qt), over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned (5-7 mins). Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and spoon out excess oil, leaving about 1 Tbsp oil in the pot.
Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with your spatula and sauté until cooked through (5 min). Remove to paper towel lined plate.
Finely dice onion and add to the pot. Saute 5 min or until soft and golden then add minced garlic and saute 1 min.
Add 6 cups broth and 4 cups water, and bring to boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook 13-14 min or until easily pierced with a fork.
When potatoes nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage and bring everything to a light boil.
Stir in 1 cup cream and bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper then remove from heat. Garnish with bacon and grated parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden Copycat
Amount per Serving
Calories
458
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Cholesterol
84
mg
28
%
Sodium
906
mg
39
%
Potassium
877
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
1150
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
18.6
mg
23
%
Calcium
71
mg
7
%
Iron
2.2
mg
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.