Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

This Zuppa Toscana copycat recipe from Olive Garden is actually better than the original! It has a creamy broth base and is loaded with sausage and potatoes. 

Prep Time:20 MINS 

– 42 ounces chicken broth –2 cups whipping cream – red pepper flakes to taste – salt and pepper to taste – 1/2 pound bacon cooked and crumbled – 4 cups kale chopped – 1 pound Johnsonville mild Italian ground sausage – 3 medium potatoes scrubbed and cut into small slice

Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins 

Ingredients

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EQUIPMENT

– Crock Pot Slow Cooker

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Step 1

Heat a fry pan to medium-high heat. Shape the sausage into small rounds and brown stirring frequently. Then remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off some of the grease. 

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Step 2

Put everything except for the potatoes together in a large crockpot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours. If you prefer your kale more crisp tender, wait to add the kale with the potatoes. 

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Step 3

Add potatoes the last 40-60 minutes (if you add them too soon they will get too soft). 

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Step 4

Stir well and serve with breadsticks and salad. 

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Calories: 463kcal Carbohydrates: 17g,Protein: 18g Fat: 37g,Saturated Fat: 15g Cholesterol: 84mg, Sodium: 1192mg,Potassium: 892mg, Fiber: 2g,Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 3571IU,  Vitamin C: 61mg, Calcium: 158mg,  Iron: 4mg 

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