I was flipping through my Hometown Harvest cookbook looking for a quick and simple soup recipe when I saw this one…I thought it seemed really easy and maybe a little bland but I tried it anyway. And oh my goodness! This soup was delicious! It tastes like Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup. It was really, really yummy!
I made our soup with chicken sausage but you can use whatever sausage your family loves. Even a breakfast sausage would be great in here. This was really nice light alternative to a creamy soup…fall supper perfection.
Shopping List
1 pound of sausage (I used an Italian chicken sausage)
4 redskin potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
8 cups of chicken stock
1 bunch of fresh kale, chopped
3 tablespoons of whipping cream or half and half
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Salt and Pepper
In a large dutch oven (that’s a big heavy soup pot) over medium-high heat, brown your sausage in a drizzle of EVOO. Once it is browned and crumbly, remove it to a separate little bowl and cover with foil to keep it warm.
Add potatoes and onion to soup pot and then pour stock on top. Bring everything to a boil and then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 10 to 15 minutes depending on how big or small your potato pieces are). Stir your cooked sausage and your kale into your soup. Stir in your cream and a big pinch of S&P. Simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and serve.
Such a simple supper…and it’s prepared in one pot! Easy clean-up equals happy moms :).
Happy Soup Night!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Mmmmmmmmmm. This sounds perfect for a crisp fall night! Love me some kale.
Kasey Attianese says
I love Zupa Toscana! So excited to make my own!!
Grace Beekman says
This looks great! I just made a homemade Olive Garden soup (Zuppa Tuscana) like this one over on my blog! But I like this twist! 🙂
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Angela Ellingson says
Is it okay to just use a big pot if you do not have a Dutch oven? So excited to try this!
Sabrina says
This is my most favorite soup EVER!! I absolutely love it 🙂 This may sound weird–but I like to eat it with Ritz crackers–something about the buttery cracker makes the soup even better!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes, a Dutch Oven is really just a big pot. Use what you have and it will be great!
jen says
I am making this as I type. I'm trying it in slow cooker though. I think it will work, don't you? I used my rotisserie chicken bones wrapped in cheesecloth to make my stock. Have you ever done this? It is so easy-I do it every time I buy one. I was so tickled to see this recipe today. Perfect fall goodness! And a Circle E candle burning too… Can't ask for more! 😉
Narci says
I am so intrigued by this recipe! Can't wait to try it!
Cody says
this looks delicious!! as soon as it's under 90 degrees i will have to try it! 😉
Hayley Chandler says
I made this soup last night and then had leftovers for lunch today. It was so delicious!!! I had never tried kale and loved it.
Paula says
Making tonight! I am soooo excited!
Mandy Lee says
I'm a nursing momma who can't eat dairy and soy right now… Do you think it would still be okay to make this without the cream or half and half? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
It will have a more broth-like consistency if you don't use dairy but the flavor should still be really good!
Mandy Lee says
Perfect! Thank you!! 🙂
Amanda Garcia says
Wow!! Yum! Just made this for lunches for me this week (I love a soup lunch!) but quickly realized this is going on the dinner table instead. My husband will love this too! Your grandma's cheap cobbler is in the oven too! Raspberries and blueberry – can't wait 🙂
Have a blessed day!
Amanda Garcia
Karyn says
Just making this now for dinner tomorrow night! Smells so good!