Olive Garden at home

Have you guys tried Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana Soup?? I love it and was craving it like crazy last night. SO, I looked online, found a knock off recipe and I thought I'd try it. It taste almost the same as the real stuff!! You'll have to try it yourself, cuz ours is almost gone:)

Zuppa Toscana Soup (like Olive Garden's)

1 lb. Italian sausage - crumbled (I actually only used 1/2 lb. and liked it better)

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

about 4 slices bacon

1 qt. water

(2) 14.5 oz. cans (about 3 2/3 cups) chicken broth

about 5 russet potatoes - sliced

2 garlic cloves - crushed

1 med. onion - chopped

2 cups chopped kale (I had Tyson stop by the store to get this on his way home - he was like, "you want WHAT? What is that some kind of sea weed?") haha (I also just used the whole bunch)

1 cup heavy whipping cream (I actually just used one can of evaporated milk so I could feel better about eating it!)

salt and pepper - to taste

-In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown sausage, breaking into small pieces as you fry it; drain, set aside.

-In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown bacon; drain, chop and set aside.

-Place water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and onion in a pot; simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender.

-Add sausage and bacon to pot; simmer for 10 minutes.

-Add kale and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper; heat through.