Tuscany Soup
A creamy and savory Tuscany Soup inspired by Olive Garden, featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale, perfect for family dinners and chilly days.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 5-6 cups chicken stock
- 2-3 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 pieces cooked and crumbled bacon (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, cook the ground sausage until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion in the reserved grease for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot along with diced potatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer; cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in kale and heavy cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
Tuscany Soup is perfect for any occasion and can easily be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. When reheating, add extra chicken stock or cream if necessary.