This Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup with turkey sausage is a lighter take on the classic, featuring tender potatoes, hearty kale, and a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy meal, this flavorful soup is easy to make and packed with savory goodness.
Author:recipesee
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
4 medium russet potatoes, sliced
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups kale, chopped
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
Pour in chicken broth and water, then add sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Return cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in kale and cook for another 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in heavy cream. Simmer for a few more minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with crusty bread or grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes.
Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce calories.
Use sweet Italian turkey sausage for a milder flavor.