Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe

I haven't been to Olive Garden in a few years. But when I use to go, I loved this Zuppa Toscana soup, then while I was on the internet, I saw dam delicious had a copycat recipe, so I had too try it. It is amazing. It is so creamy with bites of italian sausage, potatoes, a delicious broth and bacon crumbled on top. Another great recipe to try..

INGREDIENTS

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Add Italian sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in sausage and spinach until spinach begins to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve immediately, garnished with bacon.

Recipe From: http://damndelicious.net/2013/12/07/olive-garden-zuppa-toscana-copycat-recipe/