Zuppa Toscana

Bowl of soup with spinach, potatoes, bacon and cheese

Hearty and flavorful, this copycat Zuppa Toscana based on Olive Garden's delicious recipe is a rich and filling soup made a little lower in fat and calories. It is the perfect blend of potatoes, spinach, sausage, and a creamy broth. Serve it with a fresh baguette for dipping and you don't need any other sides for a complete meal.

Servings per Recipe: 8 servings

Calories per Serving: 254

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

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Ingredients

1 lb Italian turkey sausage, removed from casings and cut into bite size pieces
1 large onion, diced
6 turkey bacon slices, cooked and chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup half and half
3 large potatoes, peeled and diced
10 oz pkg. frozen chopped spinach, or fresh equivalent - about 2-½ cups chopped
4 tbsp Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

Sauté Italian sausage and onion in a large pot until sausage is cooked through and onion is tender.
Add bacon and garlic and sauté until garlic is slightly tender, about 2 minutes.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add potatoes and spinach, turn heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add half and half and cook until just heated.
Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

To make a vegetarian version, use Beyond Sausage Hot Italian, omit the turkey bacon, and use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth. If you like the smoked flavor of cured meat without the meat itself, add a drop of liquid smoke to the soup (a little of this goes a long way).

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