Olive Garden's 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.

Start by cooking the bacon in a pot until crispy.

Add chopped onions to the pot with the bacon and cook until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced potatoes to the pot and pour in chicken broth, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Add fresh kale to the pot and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Stir in heavy whipping cream and mix well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens