Olive Garden Soups may be the most famous and enjoyed soups in North America. Olive Garden’s Soup selection is vast, and each soup sports an identity all its own and Zuppa Toscana Soup is one of the all time  favorites!

The Ingredients:

3/4 cup onions, diced 1/8 inch

1 slice of bacon, 1/4-inch diced

1 1/4 teaspoon garlic cloves, minced

1 ounce chicken bouillon

1 quart water

2 medium potatoes, cut in half length-wise, then cross-cut into 1/4 inch slices

2 cups cavallo greens (kale can be substituted), cut in half, then cross-cut into 1/16 inch strips

1 1/2 cups spicy italian sausage links, cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices

3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

The Process:

Place sausage link onto sheet pan and bake in 300 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until done.

Place onions and bacon into 3-4 quart saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.

Add garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.

Add chicken bouillon, water, and potatoes. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat (back to medium) and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 5 more minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through.

Ladel into soup bowls and enjoy!

Olive Garden Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp – The Ingredients:

• 24 ounces med. shrimp, peeled
• 1 pound fettuccine
• 2 Tbsp butter
• dash of salt

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Romano cheese
• 1 or 2 dashes crushed red pepper
• 1 or 2 dashes Old Bay seasoning
• 1 or 2 dashes parsley, dried or fresh
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups heavy cream

Olive Garden Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp – The Process:

1. Boil fettuccine with butter in salted water. When nearly al dente, drain and set to the side.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine all sauce ingredients. Bring just to a boil.
3. Add shrimp and pasta. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Carefully stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Shrimp should be pink and sauce should be creamy.
5. Serve while hot.
6. Enjoy!

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