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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (963g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 can bacon bits |
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| Calories 819 | ||
| Calories from Fat 496 | (60%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 55.1g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat 25.1g | 125% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 20.7g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 146mg | 48% | |
| Sodium 2367mg | 98% | |
| Potassium 1631mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.5g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 21% | |
| Sugars 5.0g | ||
| Protein 34.2g | 68% | |
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Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana
SERVES 4 -6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (I like mild sausage)
- 2 large russet baking potatoes, sliced in half,and then in 1/4 inch slices
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 can oscar meyer bacon bit
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups kale or swiss chard, chopped
- 2 cans chicken broth
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
1
Cook sausage in a 300°F oven for approximately 30 minutes.2
Drain sausages on paper towels and cut into slices.3
Place onions, potatoes, chicken broth, water, garlic in pot, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.4
Add sausage and bacon.5
Salt and pepper to taste.6
Simmer for another 10 minutes.7
Turn to low heat.8
Add kale and cream.9
Heat through and serve.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Chef #1316649
On Jul 6, 2009
Absolutely wonderful. I think we like it better than O garden's. Simple to make and nothing but compliments.
From: debonweb1953
On Jun 8, 2009
My daughter (who worked at Olive Garden) said this was exactly the same! Like some others, I added more chicken broth, less water, and more garlic. I also substituted chopped spinach for the kale, and half and half for the heavy cream. This is a keeper!
From: Denise in da Kitchen
On Oct 17, 2004
Well, I guess I should add my rave reviews to all the others. This is AWESOME! My DH swears it is even better than Olive Garden's! I read all 43 review carefully and this is what I did: I used a few more potatoes than called for so it was a little thicker, and I also cut down on the water but used more chicken broth. I cut the kale up into smaller strips and cooked it with the potatoes. I used half sweet sausage and half hot, removed them from their casings, roasted them in the oven then tore them into smaller chuncks. I also precooked the onions and garlic in a little olive oil before adding to the soup. It turned out perfectly! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Cycle Michael for this wonderful soup!
From: sdowney
On Jan 27, 2003
I made this for my father-in-law who loves this soup. It was part of his birthday meal and according to him it really does taste just like the Olive Garden's. I never had the soup before but it was very good. The only thing he suggested was to rough mash a little of the potato to give it a thicker consistency. Other than that he gave it a 5 star rating. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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