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Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden taste a-like :-) 
Recipe ID: 123

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Zuppa Toscana: Olive Garden taste a-like :)

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1 lb. Johnsonville Hot Italian sausage, links or ground. (Or your favorite sausage)
(use hot to get that signature Olive Garden flavor or mild to medium if you can't take the heat)

4-6 russet potatoes, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes.
1 onion, diced, not sliced.
1/4 c. REAL bacon pieces
2 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3-4 cloves)
32 oz. chicken broth
1 c. kale or Swiss chard, chopped (or spinach)
1 c. heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp flour

DIRECTIONS:

  • Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. Johnsonville also has ground sausage that you can use and break into chuncks while it cooks.
  • Take the sausage out of the pan and let cool to touch. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices.
  • Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat.
  • Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft. 
  • 30 minutes before serving: Mix flour into cream removing lumps.
  • Add cream and kale to the crock pot, stir.
  • Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly.
  • Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste.

Don't want to wait for a slow cooker?

  • Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. Johnsonville also has ground sausage that you can use and break into chuncks while it cooks.
  • Take the sausage out of the pan and let cool to touch. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices. (I prefer ground sausage)
  • Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes, 4 c. water and onion in a pot.
  • Cook on medium heat until potatoes are done.
  • Add bacon. (other recipes say "optional" I say it's a must :) )
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Turn to low heat.
  • Add kale and cream.
  • Heat through and serve.

Don't worry about having left overs, because IF you happen to have some left over... BONUS! You'll get to enjoy it again real soon!

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