Healthier Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Clone)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Healthier Zuppa Toscana recipe that tastes like Olive Garden's famous dish
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 low sodium chicken broth
3 pieces bacon , chopped
1 large onion white , diced fine
6 large russet potatoes , peeled and diced
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
3 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch kale , cut into bite size pieces
1 cup half-and-half cream , fat-free
1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt , depending on taste
1 dash red pepper flakes
black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
348
Sugar
5g
Fat
19g
This hearty soup is a popular menu item at Olive Garden, but it's often high in calories, fat, and sodium. This recipe provides a healthier alternative that tastes just as delicious. The soup is made with turkey sausage, potatoes, and spinach, all in a creamy broth with a hint of aniseed. Perfect for a cold winter evening, this soup is a satisfying meal that's easy to make.

Instructions

1.Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook bacon until crispy, then remove from pot and set aside.
2.Add turkey sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
3.Add garlic and onion, and cook until onion becomes translucent.
4.Add potatoes, aniseed, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to the pot.
5.Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked through.
6.Add spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
7.Pour in half-and-half cream, bring back to a boil, and stir in bacon pieces before serving.

PROS

This healthier version of Zuppa Toscana is made with turkey sausage, low sodium broth, and fat-free half-and-half cream.

The addition of spinach or kale adds valuable nutrition, and it’s an easy, one-pot meal that reheats well.

CONS

This recipe does contain some sodium from the broth and sausage.

It also contains bacon, which is high in saturated fat.

It’s important to choose a turkey sausage that is low in fat and sodium and use caution with the salt added to the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is higher in protein and fiber than the traditional Zuppa Toscana.
The addition of spinach or kale adds vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and iron.
Turkey sausage is a leaner protein choice than traditional Italian sausage.

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