Why? Well, their Zuppa Toscana is Aahh-mazing.
I decided to try to recreate it at home. Honestly, this ranks right up there with one of the best ideas I have ever had. It came out tasting just like theirs...maybe even better!
Even if you have never had Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana, you need to make this!
You won't be sorry!
1 lb. Hot Italian Sausage, ground
1 Tablespoon butter
3 strips of bacon
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
8 cups chicken broth
3 red potatoes, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups half and half
2 large handfuls kale, washed and torn
In a large pan brown the Italian sausage. Drain and set aside.
In the same pan melt the butter. Add the bacon, onion, and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent.
Add the chicken broth to the bacon mixture. Bring to a boil. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until they are tender.
Add the half and half. Once it is thoroughly heated add the sausage and kale. Let heat and serve!
Serves 6-8
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17 comments:
I'm giving you a big virtual hug right now! This is my most favorite soup,ever. I always order it when I go to Olive Garden,too. I will be making this recipe this weekend! Thanks for sharing it,you are so smart to recreate it!
Mmmmmmm....LOVE this soup! I'm bookmarking this for sure!
Thanks for visitng my blog...I'm following you back :)
Your recipes look amazing!
Tightwad Mom,
Isn't it really the reason to go to Olive Garden?
I hope you love it as much as we did...come back and let me know!
Domestic Nerd,
Thanks for following me! I have your sandwich bread in the breadmachine as I type...I can't wait to try it!
Looks delish! How many will this serve?
Lacey, it will serve 6-8! Thanks, I will update the recipe with the servings.
I love you. Seriously. That is my very favorite thing to eat at OG.
I am enjoying your blog. Stop by and visit me sometime over at Free 2 Be Frugal!
Okay, I know I am weird now because I have never heard of this soup... Katie, I am thinking one time we may have to splurge and hit up Olive Garden instead of our usual hang out... Tim doesn't like Olive Garden. :) Or one of us could make the soup and have the other one over?!? :)
When I go to Olive Garden I am like the guy on the Weight Watchers commercials "Gotta have my Chicken Parm" hahaha...
Niki,
Let me know if you make it! I see a theme here...everyone loves this soup!
Misty,
Daniel isn't too fond of OG either. We should go together, good idea. Right now they have the never ending pasta bowl!!!
Or, I will ahve you over next time I make it!
Katie I love you for this recipe!! It is my favorite thing at Olive Garden. I can't wait to make it at home!!
We don't have any Olive Gardens here, so I am definitely going to try this recipe. Adding it to my blog list of Recipes to Try!!
OOOH yum! This is my favorite soup at Olive Garden.. YUM! I really want some right now. Bookmarking it to make soon!! Thanks!
Jake,
Oh, that is too bad you don't have an Olive Garden. It is pretty good, but this soup is by far the best thing there.
Becky and Tiffanee,
I am noticing a theme here...this is everyones favorite at OG. I am surprised because I always felt like I was the only one who ever got it.
Yummo!!! Gonna have to try this one!
Lori,
Let me know how you like it!
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