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Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

April 16, 2013 SimplySherryl 6 Comments

Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

I love soup…any kind, any time! I really like Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup. I also like making things at home so this is my version of this hearty soup – with a few changes to suit my taste! I hope you enjoy it.

Ingredients:
1 Pound bacon, chopped
1 Pound Italian sausage (mild or hot) – crumble if loose/chopped if links
1 Yellow or White Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves (finely chopped or 2 Tbs from jar)
3 Potatoes, sliced (skin on or off – usually left on)
4 Cups chicken broth or stock
2 Cups water
2 Bunches chopped kale – remove the stems and chop (1 bunch would be more like the original)
1 Cup heavy cream (I have also used half n half)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Shake or three of red pepper flakes if you want a little heat

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Directions:

~ Cook bacon and sausage until almost done on med high heat. Personally, I like to cook the bacon first to almost crispy then cook the sausage. The bacon is better when it has some stiffness to it.

~ Add onion and garlic, lower heat to medium and cook until onions are soft – Drain when cooked

~ In crock pot, place potatoes, kale, meat mixture, broth and water– cook on high for 4 hours/ low for 6

~ About 30-60 minutes before serving, add cream, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes – stir to mix

Soup makes about 10-12 bowls. Makes just as well on the stove top. Once all items are combined (without cream) drop heat to medium and cook for about an hour. Add cream, salt and pepper about 20 minutes before serving.

 

Optional Add Ins:

~ Diced Celery – add with onions for soft, with cream for crunchy

~ Diced Potatoes instead of slicing..makes it easier for little ones to eat

~ Spicy Sausage – personal choice

 

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Comments

  1. Michelle Proper says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    This is my all time fave from Olive Garden! Thanks for sharing..can’t wait to make this!!!

    Reply
  2. kim says

    April 29, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I love soup too and crock pot recipes I cook with mine at least once a week great recipe!

    Reply
  3. Cindy Brickley says

    April 23, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    These recipe looks really good, I think it would be good adding some white beans to it. And use spinach instead of the kale. And the spicy sausage option sounds even better. Thank you for the post.

    Reply
  4. Cami says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    yummm this sounds yummy!!!! i may get my hubby to eat this!!

    Reply
  5. Taylor Shannon says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Wow, this looks so yummy!

    Reply
  6. Cassandra Grant says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    This looks amazing! Zuppa Toscana is my favorite thing at Olive Garden. I am so excited to be able to make this at home. I hope it is just as yummy!!

    Reply

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