Here’s a classic Zuppa Toscana recipe 🍲🥔—a creamy, hearty Italian soup made famous by Olive Garden:
🥘 Ingredients (4–6 servings):
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced or diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Olive oil for sautéing
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Sausage
- In a large pot, heat a little olive oil
- Brown the sausage, breaking into small pieces
- Remove and set aside
2. Sauté Vegetables
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft
- Add potatoes and cook 3–5 minutes
3. Simmer Soup
- Return sausage to the pot
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender
4. Add Cream & Greens
- Stir in heavy cream
- Add kale or spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes
5. Serve
- Ladle into bowls
- Optional: top with grated Parmesan and crusty bread
💡 Tips:
- For extra richness, sauté sausage in a little butter with the onions
- Swap potatoes for cauliflower for a lower-carb version
- Freeze leftovers without cream; add cream when reheating
I can also give you a quick one-pot version that’s ready in 30 minutes and just as creamy and flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
