Its oh so comforting.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
We are an Olive Garden family through and through.
Its probably a good thing we dont live close to one or we might eat there every single week.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
While my kids tend to get pasta or pizza, I love the soup and salad combo.
Simple Tweaks
This is a very flexible soup; you should feel free to substitute as needed.
Here are some suggestions:
Optional Upgrade
This Zuppa Toscana is especially delicious with crusty bread.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Ive been eating bowlfuls topped with a handful of everything croutons.
To make them, preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread out and bake until browned, stirring halfway, 10 to 15 minutes.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
As the sausage browns, use a sturdy spatula to break up the sausage into bite-sized pieces.
Continue until the sausage is cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it thoroughly coats the vegetables, 1 minute.
Slowly stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pot.
Add the potatoes and white beans.
Add the kale and simmer just until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and wait until the soup stops simmering.
Stir in the half-and-half or cream.
Add the sausage back to soup and taste, seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
This soup keeps well for 5 days in the fridge.
Reheat it in the microwave, covered, or on the stovetop on low heat until its steaming hot.
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