Kq and Lynda, thanks for the comment that I seem to be UP more than I feel down at times!
Chow Time is my happy place!
Sean ,glad you mentioned Anna's car warranty so I could scroll back! We joked about the extended warranty calls.
Bet my kids wish they had extended warranty as car in shop. Don't know how the young ones do it these days!
Then I finished looking at AGs cacti!
Thanks for posting pretty pics and the. Greek spinach recipe!
Came home and reheated chili, not much juice or broth left!
Made cheddar cheese grilled sandwich with 2 heels of bread.
Neither the chili or the sandwich looked great. Put em together, a tasty treat! Put grilled cheese on top of small amount of chili and ate both together with spoon! Hit the spot!
Soft sherbet for snack for dessert!
Now I am thankful for a piece of Brillo pad under sink to help me get the char from am oatmeal and pm grilled cheese off the pan. DH walked in and said when will you use the non stick pan. Too much trouble to get out from under the cabinet!
Just finished snack and thinking about food for tomorrow!
While washing pot, thought of Roberto soup, which reminded me of the "copycat" Zuppa Toscano from Olive Garden. This soup is another winner at work!
Have chopped salad kit needs to be used. Since gas light came on as I was turning in driveway, will probably go get gas and pick up a rotisserie chicken to add to salad.
Thinking of soup I can put in slow cooker to go with it!
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Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden Copycat
4.97 from 123 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Zuppa Toscana in soup pot
Homemade Zuppa Toscana is loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, kale and potatoes. Learn how to make Zuppa Toscana soup as made popular by Olive Garden!
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $11-$15
Keyword: zuppa toscana
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Soup
Calories: 458 kcal
Servings: 8 bowls
Ingredients
6 oz bacon chopped
1 lb Italian Sausage The "Hot" variety
1 medium head garlic 10 large cloves, peeled and minced or pressed
1 medium onion finely diced
4 cups chicken broth/stock (32 oz)
6 cups water (48 oz)
5 medium russet potatoes peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces
1 kale bundle leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups)
1 cup whipping cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese to serve optional
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
In a large pot or dutch oven (5.5 qt), over medium-high heat, add chopped bacon and sauté until browned (5-7 mins). Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and spoon out excess oil, leaving about 1 Tbsp oil in the pot.
Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with your spatula and sauté until cooked through (5 min). Remove to paper towel lined plate.
Finely dice onion and add to the pot. Saute 5 min or until soft and golden then add minced garlic and saute 1 min.
Add 4 cups broth and 6 cups water, and bring to boil. Add sliced potatoes and cook 13-14 min or until easily pierced with a fork.
When potatoes nearly done, add chopped kale and cooked sausage and bring everything to a light boil.
Stir in 1 cup cream and bring to boil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper then remove from heat. Garnish with bacon and grated parmesan.
Nutrition Facts
Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden Copycat
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 906mg39%
Potassium 877mg25%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1150IU23%
Vitamin C 18.6mg23%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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