I have made this on the stove and in the crock pot and I really enjoyed it. I mashed the potatoes just a bit with a potato masher before adding in the cream and kale. While this isn't necessary, I like to have potato pieces of different sizes for texture.
I believe Olive Garden uses Russet Potatoes and Italian Sausage for this soup in the restaurant. However, you can modify this recipe based on what you have available or for your dietary needs. You could swap out the Italian Sausage for turkey sausage or you can leave the cream out completely. You could also swap out the kale for spinach.
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients:
1 pound of cooked Italian sausage links; browned and drained
(1) 32 ounce container of chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
Crock Pot Directions:
(1) Brown the sausage links in a pan OR cook it in a 300 degree preheated oven on a sheet pan for 25 minutes (or until fully cooked). Cut links in half lengthwise, then dice into 1/2-inch slices.
(2) Place cooked Italian sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes, onion and pepper in slow cooker.
(3) Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours until potatoes are cooked and soft.
(4) Optional: Mash the potatoes a bit with a potato masher for texture.
(5) Turn the crock pot off and add the kale. Return the lid and let sit for 5 minutes.
(6) Add whipping cream and serve.
Stove Directions:
(1) Brown the sausage in a pan or cook it in a preheated 300 degree oven on a sheet pan for 25 minutes (or until cooked). Cut links in half lengthwise, then dice into 1/2-inch slices.
(4) Optional: Mash the potatoes a bit with a potato masher for texture.
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loved this recipe thank you
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ReplyDeleteI am excited to make this today. This in my favorite soup from Olive Garden, and I always wanted to reproduce it!! I am cooking it in the crock pot, but I am cooking it on low for about 8 hours, and turning it up to high when I put the kale in. What do you think? This is similar to a loaded baked potato soup that I make in the crock pot. The only difference is that I put shredded chedder cheese in with the heavy cream instead of the kale, and I omit the sausage (Of course!!)
Thanks for sharing!!
I have never tried it with the longer cook time. The Kale should wither nicely even in the "low" setting. I hope it works well!!
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