Zuppa Toscana

Definitely soup weather in Kansas! And Zuppa Toscana certainly hit the spot. It's Barry's copycat version one of Olive Garden signature soups; his is even better than the original! We served it with Quick & Easy Breadsticks.

Zuppa Toscana

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 to 6 cups chicken broth

4 large russet potatoes, slice & diced with skins left on 

About 2 cups curly kale, leaves stripped and chopped

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

About 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Sprinkling of hot pepper flakes 

About 1 cup heavy cream

Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to drain.
2. Add onion to pot and let cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. 
   
3. Add chicken broth, potatoes, kale and seasoning; cook until potatoes and kale are tender, 23 to 25 minutes. 
   
   
   
   
4. Check seasonings and stir in heavy cream and heat on low to medium temperature.
5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
   

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Zuppa Toscana

1 lb. bulk Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 to 6 cups chicken broth

4 large russet potatoes, slice & diced with skins left on 

About 2 cups curly kale, leaves stripped and chopped

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

About 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Sprinkling of hot pepper flakes 

About 1 cup heavy cream

Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook sausage, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to drain.
2. Add onion to pot and let cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. 
3. Add chicken broth, potatoes, kale and seasoning; cook until potatoes and kale are tender, 23 to 25 minutes. 
4. Check seasonings and stir in heavy cream and heat on low to medium temperature.
5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.