Healthy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Dairy Free Veggie Packed Optionally Vegan Recipes

HEALTHY OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA (DAIRY FREE, VEGGIE-PACKED, OPTIONALLY VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high. Add sausage, breaking it apart into small pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; don't wash out pot.
• If you're vegan, start here: add 1 tablespoon of additional olive oil to the pot. Add the potatoes, onion, cauliflower, and sea salt. Cook on medium-high until just brown, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and thyme, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan (these help make the soup delicious!). Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
• Add the garlic (leaving it until this point makes it far more immune-boosting, which you can read about more in my cookbook), kale, and sausage (if using-if omitting, add those red pepper flakes now). Cook until the kale is bright green and wilted, about 3 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 4; can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days.

HEALTHIER ZUPPA TOSCANA (OLIVE GARDEN CLONE)

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, cook the bacon until somewhat done.
• Add the onion and saute until almost caramelized (golden color).
• Add chicken stock and water, then bring to a light boil and add potatoes.
• Cook Italian sausage (with casings removed) separately in a skillet.
• When nearly done add garlic to the pan and cook until sausage is done and the consistency of ground beef.
• Add mixture to the stock.
• When the potatoes have softened, gently press some of them to the side of the pan to thicken the soup; leaving some whole.
• Add fat free half and half, spinach, salt, aniseed, and peppers.