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Creamy Olive Garden Loaded Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Easy Copycat Guide

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A rich and comforting copycat of Olive Garden’s Loaded Zuppa Toscana soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth with a smooth cottage cheese twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cups chopped kale (curly kale preferred, stems removed)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup cottage cheese, blended smooth (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving some for flavor.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent and fragrant, stirring often.
  3. Add thinly sliced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
  4. Stir in chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes until kale is tender but vibrant green.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Slowly stir in heavy cream and blended cottage cheese. Heat gently for 3-4 minutes without boiling to avoid curdling.
  6. Add red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Remove from heat and let soup rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot with freshly cracked black pepper and crusty bread if desired.

Notes

Brown the sausage well for smoky flavor. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Add cream and cottage cheese slowly over low heat to prevent curdling. Keep kale bright green and slightly chewy for best texture. Frozen kale can be used but adjust cooking time. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream and cottage cheese with coconut or cashew cream.

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