BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN'S ZUPPA TOSCANA
This is the BEST tasting soup I have ever had. If you want a savory soup that is full of flavor and light on the calories, this is it! You'll never want regular potato soup again!
Provided by Jeremiah Comer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 gallons, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot on medium-high heat add the ground sausage and crushed red pepper flakes. Using a spatula, break up the sausage until it is fully cooked through. Pour the cooked sausage into a large bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot add the olive oil, chopped onion, and real bacon pieces until the onions become translucent and begin to brown (about 10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water to the pot and stir well to get all the sweet onion flavor from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken concentrate and stir to combine. Add the remaining 8 cups of water.
- Add potatoes and cook until fork tender. You may wish to add more salt, but be careful because the chicken base is very salty. Taste for saltiness after each addition.
- After the potatoes are done, add the cooked sausage back into the soup. Skim off most of the fat from the sausage that floats onto the surface using a large spoon.
- Add the fresh kale and stir in to allow the leaves to soften slightly. It will seem like too much, but it will cook down with time.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir.
- Add freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
- Garnish each serving with shredded parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, if desired.
BETTER THAN ZUPPA TOSCANA
After many attempts and revisions I think my version of this hearty soup is much better and lower in fat than the restaurant dish that inspired it. Enjoy! For a healthier option, use turkey sausage and low-fat sour cream.
Provided by Jeanne Garber
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Crumble bacon into a large soup pot; add sausage mixture, chicken broth, potatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir kale, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese into the soup; cook until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1563.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by BobN
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft. 30 minutes before serving: Mix flour into cream removing lumps. Add cream and kale to the crock pot, stir. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Serve hot.
ZUPPA TOSCANA (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN!)
Steps:
- 1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. 2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices 3. Place sausage, chick broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. 4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hrs.) until potatoes are soft. 30 minutes before serving: 5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps. 6. Add cream, kale and bacon to the crock pot, stir. 7. cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly. 8. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN'S ZUPPA TOSCANA
Steps:
- In a large pot on medium-high heat add the ground sausage and crushed red pepper flakes. Using a spatula, break up the sausage until it's cooked through. Pour sausage into a large bowl and set aside. In the same pot add the olive oil, chopped onion, and bacon pieces until the onions become translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of water to the pot and stir well. Add the chicken concentrate and stir to combine. Then add the remaining 8 cups of water. Add potatoes and cook until fork tender. Add a little salt to the broth if necessary to make sure the potatoes will absorb for maximum flavor. After potatoes are done, add the cooked sausage back into the soup. Skim off most of the fat from the sausage that floats onto the surface. Add the fresh kale and stir in to allow the leaves to soften slightly. Add the heavy cream and stir. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish each serving with shredded parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, if desired.
ZUPPA TOSCANA (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN)
Steps:
- 1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. 2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices. 3. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. 4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft. 30 minutes before serving: 5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps. 6. Add cream, kale, and bacon to the crock pot, stir. 7. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly. 8. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. BEST. SOUP. EVER!!!!
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