Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate and spoon out excess oil. Leave about 1 tablespoon oil in the pot.

Step 2

Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with your spatula and sauté until cooked through (5 minutes). Remove to paper towel lined plate

Step 3

Finely dice onion and add to the pot. Sauté 5 minutes or until soft and golden then add mined garlic and sauté 1 minute

Step 4

Add 4 cups broth and 6 cups water, and bring to boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook 13-14 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.

Step 5

When potatoes nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage and bring everything to a light boil

Step 6

Stir in 1 cup cream and bring to a boil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper then remove from heat. Garnish with bacon and grated parmesan.