Do you love the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana? You can make it in a slow cooker. Who doesn't love this classic Olive Garden soup? This is made with sausage, bacon, potatoes, onions, chicken broth, and even kale. Don't miss out on this classic dish with this copycat recipe. Soon you can amaze your friends and family with this slow
cooker recipe.
Italian sausage | 1 Pound (((sweet or hot))) | |
Bacon slices | 4 (((or 1/4 pound bacon))) | |
Russet potatoes | 4 Large , peeled (((cut in half lengthwise, then sliced 1/4 | |
Onion | 1 Large , chopped | |
Chicken stock | 1 1/2 Quart | |
Chopped fresh kale/Swiss chard | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
Heavy cream/Half and half | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Salt and pepper | To Taste |
MAKING
In a large skillet, add in the sausage and bacon brown together over medium heat.
Drain off excess fat and place into a slow cooker.
Add in the potato, onions, chicken broth, and cook on low for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
Add chopped kale and heavy cream or half and half about 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
SERVING
Ladle out the soup in a serving bowl and serve.
Serving size
Calories 441Calories from Fat 271
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30 g46.2%
Saturated Fat 13 g65%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 691 mg28.79%
Total Carbohydrates 27 g9%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 17 g34%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet