Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup With Turkey Sausage Recipe
This Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup with Turkey Sausage is a lighter yet equally delicious version of the classic. Made with lean turkey sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a creamy broth, this comforting soup is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb turkey sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 4 medium russet potatoes, sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Once browned, remove sausage and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, then add potatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Return sausage to the pot, stir in kale, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and slowly add heavy cream. Stir well and let it warm through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Use Italian turkey sausage for extra flavor.
- Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg