Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage offers lower fat content while still providing flavor.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is more tender and widely available.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot.

Remove excess sausage fat, retaining some to sauté the onions and garlic.

In the same pot, sauté the diced onions until translucent.

Add the chopped garlic and a pinch of salt. Continue sautéing for another minute.

Pour in the chicken broth and water.

Turn the heat to medium-high and add the potato pieces.

Allow the soup to simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender.

Stir in the heavy cream and fresh kale.

Let the soup simmer on medium heat for an additional 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens