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tomato sausage soup

Zuppo Toscano

A play on Olive Garden's delicious zuppo toscano, this creamy soup is full of sausage, potatoes, kale, and tomatoes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mild italian sausage can use hot or sweet also
  • ½ cup white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken stock vegetable broth can be substituted
  • 3 cups russet potatoes diced in ½ inch cubes
  • 2 cup kale torn into small pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan plus more for serving
  • ½ tbsp onion powder
  • ½ tbsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • crostini or toasted baguette for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large stock pot or dutch oven, cook italian sausage and onion until sausage is no longer pink and onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 additional minutes.
  2. Add in tomatoes, chicken stock, and potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Reduce to a simmer and add in torn kale, heavy cream, parmesan, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until the kale is tender and wilted. Serve topped with grated parmesan and alongside crostini or toasted baguette