TUSCAN SOUP A LA OLIVE GARDEN

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If you have enjoyed the "ZUPPA TOSCANA" at the Olive Garden, then you will love this Copy Cat recipe. If you have not had it, then you need to try it. :-)

Provided by Koechin Chef

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups spicy sausage (Jimmy Dean)
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chicken base
2 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
4 cups coarsely chopped potatoes
6 cups chopped fresh kale
5 ounces evaporated milk
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In some olive oil sauté the onion and garlic until transparent.
  • Add water and chicken base or 2 quarts chicken broth.
  • Add the potatoes (I like to use frozen hash browns that I always have on hand).
  • Add the seasonings.
  • Bring to boil. Cover with lid and simmer.
  • Brown the sausage, breaking up into small pieces, and drain in a stainer.
  • Wash the kale, remove the stems/rib. Slice across you can add fresh or thawed frozen spinach squeezed dry).
  • Add the sausage and kale to your saucepan and cook until potatoes are tender.
  • Add the can of evaporated milk and heat through.
  • Check to see if you want to add any salt.
  • Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy.:-).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 110.5, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 6.1

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