Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana Copycat - 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.

Cook Italian sausage in a skillet until browned on one side, then flip and cook through without over-stirring to keep larger chunks.

Set cooked sausage aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

Add diced bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.

Add diced potatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, crushed fennel, and chicken stock to the skillet with the bacon.

Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes.

Add cooked sausage, kale, and half-and-half to the pot and stir.

Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Turn off the burner and let the soup cool slightly before serving.

Serve the soup garnished with grated Romano cheese and additional bacon.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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