Description
Elevate your dining experience with this Olive Garden Soup Recipe Made Easy for Beginners. This hearty and comforting soup is a delightful rendition of a beloved classic, packed with rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for family gatherings, cozy dinners, or meal prep, this simple recipe ensures that even novice cooks can whip up a delicious dish in no time. With a creamy texture and customizable greens, every bowl is a warm embrace of comfort food that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 small potatoes, sliced thin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage; cook until browned while breaking it apart.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant (2–3 minutes).
- Add thinly sliced potatoes, chicken broth, water, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Incorporate chopped kale or spinach; cook until wilted (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg