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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (963g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 can bacon bits
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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By: Cycle Michael
Aug 26, 2002

This is a clone of the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana. Tried and true.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

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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From: Chef #1438711

On Nov 6, 2009

Thank you!! I am so excited this tastes just like Olive Garden's. I made these adjustments based on other reviews and it was perfect. Remove sausage from casings, break up and brown. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil before adding broth & water. Cook Kale with the potatoes. Break up potatoes a bit to thicken sauce. Used Med onion.

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From: Chef #1421613

On Oct 21, 2009

It turned out great! I made my own bacon bits and I just burnt my mouth on it. My grandmother is a huge Olive Garden fan and she loves this soup. Now I know that I can make it with love in my own kitchen whenever just for her.

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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!

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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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