We've Got Olive Garden at Home INCLUDING Olive Garden Breadsticks! (Souptober final day!)

[@melodychristian974]

I personally think you just take the rest of your recipes in hand and create another series! Just my thoughts though! 😂 I just love watching you, so I’m waiting patiently for the next one! Thanks for all your hard work! Hope to see ya soon!

[@ginasewsandgardens]

Was just going to say that

[@seatrisa2977]

Yes

[@lindabader3857]

Another series of soups please.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Yes, I love your idea!

[@mollysmith6055]

Soupvember sounds good to me!

[@tayblaine]

I would love to see a series where you take one food (Chili, sloppy Joe, taco meat, salsa chicken, etc) and show many ways to use that one food! I often make big batches of these things and others and freeze the leftovers, using them later for other dishes. I’d love to see your take on this!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I've got a couple of ideas for that, and I'll definitely consider it!

[@nullasalus3]

@@DollarTreeDinners I'd be really interested in that as well. I love ideas for how to turn leftovers into something different.

[@MsRene98]

I would love that! The chili enchilada is a great idea.

[@RosaAlicea-x1r]

I would love to see this ❤

[@BunnieHuxtable]

That’s kind of what she’s been doing within this soup series. Isn’t that how the cheeseburger soup came about? And in this case, the “enchiladas”.

[@debbiedeas]

One of my favorite ways to eat kale is as a kale Caesar salad. So much of the magic of a Caesar salad is the dressing, and the kale holds up so well to it. Definitely worth a try.

[@robynhayward]

I live alone so I absolutely love recipes using leftovers lol

[@gwenvann7279]

I also love recipes using leftovers!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Me too! It’s always nice to have leftovers for a quick meal.

[@heatherj3030]

I enjoyed watching your cooking for community videos. I didn't realize I would be batch cooking for my mom and step-dad. He was recently diagnosed with Parkinsons and dementia, and my mom doesn't cook. I couldn't stand to see him eating nothing but Tacobell and premade snacks. So, I started preparing meals for them the last couple of weeks. It's been a bit overwhelming, but remembering your Cooking for Community videos, helped me push through that. I plan on re-watching them for ideas. Thanks so much for doing your videos! They've been so helpful!❤

[@orchid5223]

I'm part dutch, and we cut up and cook the kale and potatoes, then mash together with some milk and butter. Add smoked sausage on the side and gravy for the mash. So good 😋

[@TexasBlueBonnet61]

Sounds similar to Irish Colcannon, which is masked potatoes and cabbage.

[@tinadavis9796]

Sounds yummy! I think I've made a potato soup that added kale

[@osoniye4209]

What do you call that dish?

[@catelijneheijman-timmerman364]

@@osoniye4209stamppot boerenkool met worst (mash pot kale and sausage)

[@blater1313]

The right sausage will be difficult but some meatballs with coarse mustard would work well

[@roxtarrachael]

Kale Chips...just kale, oil and seasoning baked in the oven...even my kiddos love them

[@Charlotte-h9j]

I love them.

[@Tickles_The_Oaf]

Even though I’m quite a bit older than you, Rebecca, you’re like the practical momma I needed when growing up to teach me all these skills! You are a gem!! 🥰🌹

[@Livinginoz]

The soup looks good, but the chili cheese enchiladas looks divine!

[@KitKatToeBeans]

They’re smothered burritos.

[@Yenneffer]

Soups are awesome! I'm always up for more soup content. Maybe trying soups from different parts of the world? I'm Czech and one of my favorite local soups is made with mushrooms (often dried porcini, but the recipes can differ), potatoes, cream, dill and served with a boiled/poached egg. It's called kulajda. I also love a good hearty borsch.

[@patriciaramsey5294]

Could you do a series of 2 weeks of affordable sandwiches? 1. Fast food lunch can be expensive. 2. Bolonga and hot dogs get boring. 3. Lunch should give you energy for other half of the day. This could help home schoolers, work-at- home types, brown baggers and people like me stuck in a rut. You could call the series 'Super Sandwich to the rescue!'

[@tammyhendrickson-kt2bo]

I substitute Italian style turkey sausage in my zuppa and use 2%.. I cook the potatoes and take out half and mash them and return them to the pot.. it thickens the soup well

[@bernadettechute7998]

Love the healthy version!!

[@maryangel4974]

I love kale in tomato soup. I don't know why but I can eat it several days a week. I added it to make it healthy but now I love it. Also, kale is so easy to grow. No kidding. I am NOT a gardener. I don't grow anything. But I have 2 large pots of kale going all the time on my patio and it grows with me doing nothing but watering it. And half the time I forget that!

[@saraocampo9066]

I just found you, I’m a cook 🧑‍🍳 and your recipes have a lot of sense, for sure I’m going to try some of them but for now I wanted to thank you to do this, you are helping lots of people to save money and to have a delicious meals for their kids.

[@brookebond007]

Kale! I love kale so much :) In my hometown, my local bakery has an amazing and easy kale salad I loved. And, it's really easy to make at home. Well-Bred Kale Salad 1 lb fresh kale, stems removed, finely chopped 4 Tbsp olive oil 1-2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tbsp black pepper 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 cup parmesan cheese Salt, to taste 1. Wash kale thoroughly, remove stems; finely chop leaves 2. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and pepper together. 3. Pour mixture over kale and massage with hands. Let sit for 3-4 minutes 4. Toast slivered almonds 5. Add cranberries, cheese, and toasted almond slivers to kale and toss

[@meganmanson6488]

I have eaten a similar recipe but without Parmesan and the oil. Supposed to be a knockoff of the one at Whole Foods deli counter.

[@Ohwhale79]

Yesssssss. I LOVE THIS SOUP!!! I use turnips instead of potatoes to keep it low carb but it is incredibly delicious!!! I also add a bunch of red pepper flakes to mine because I like it a little spicy.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

That sounds good.

[@kyrastuart1920]

Radishes are a good low carb potato substitute, too!

[@bernadettechute7998]

GREAT IDEA!

[@jema2609]

Rutabaga is a good alternative, as well as jicama.

[@worldofthesupernatural]

I make kale salad so often. Kale. Nuts. Apple. Dried cranberries if you can get them. Cheese if you have it like white cheddar goat cheese or feta (or just some grated Parmesan) and a simple vinaigrette dressing. Full of nutrients and so easy and delicious !

[@heathersmeather]

I like kale sautéed with bacon and garlic as a side. It’s heartier than spinach and I like the texture better. I think I put it in a frittata once because I was out of spinach. I did cook it a little first. With bacon. 😆

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Yum, thanks for sharing your kale recipe. ❤

[@KatieoftheHouse]

I will definitely be making this one! I really hope you make the French onion soup in the future 🤤

[@heathersmeather]

This soup is very versatile when it comes to substitutions. I’ve used heavy cream and evaporated milk. I recently used the Irish O’Garlic sausages instead of Italian and it was still good.

[@heathersmeather]

I’ve even used frozen kale and we still like it. Whether you buy it frozen or chop and freeze fresh kale, it works out great.

[@gailwentz8296]

I used to make bread when my husband and I were first married. Our bathroom was small and the vent was beside the toilet so I sat my dough on the lid of the toilet and it rose beautifully! I still make bread but I let my mixer knead the dough!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I have a mixer but I try not to use expensive appliances when making budget meals as the cost of the appliance is a factor too ❤️

[@Lottie_Girl]

Souptober-ception enchiladas! Yummy! The Tuscan soup looks so delicious and the breadsticks turned out amazing. You should be proud. It has been great to see your culinary skills grow and refine. So sad Souptober is over but so excited for your next idea!

[@michellefox7441]

❤ I will dice a couple inches of the Dollar Tree smoked sausage saute it with a couple tablespoons of diced onion and some bell peppers (if I have them-I'm a scrap saver). Then add in a few handfuls of kale and that's a very nice side dish.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

It is so refreshing to see someone your age that actually cook's. You do great.

[@ChrisTee-ms7hp]

“cook’s”? You mean cooks? Why did you put an apostrophe in there? Do you think they make words plural? 🤭

[@rachel_3730]

I enjoy all your videos, but I especially enjoyed this one because I appreciate all the tips and techniques you gave us. I always learn how to be a better cook by listening to you.

[@tv-21]

She's not even a chef

[@rachel_3730]

@ Home chef😀

[@kat_ie_9984]

I never used to like kale until I started freezing it and putting it on top of a pasta bake or tray bake it goes really crispy and tastes good! I only eat kale cooked this way

[@klbriceno1]

I think this was a perfect end to Souptober. Every soup looked so good and I love how you always try to throw in something extra for us. Love this channel.

[@VillainessVamp]

Soups,salads and sandwiches. My favorites. That OG zuppa looks amazing!

[@jacqui-xh2er]

Massaging the kale breaks down the fibers and makes it more tender. I also like to make kale chips. When cooking kale, I like to stack it and cut it into thin ribbons.

[@faepage5157]

Ground Italian sausage, steamed kale and a jar of Alfredo sauce come together to make a delicious sauce for pasta. Especially butter nut squash stuffed ravioli.

[@patriciahurt5608]

Those bread sticks look divine😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I’ll admit, the breadsticks are the best part. They are super easy to make!

[@johannefeldman1840]

white bean & kale stew, you already have all the ingredients on hand, simply delicious and nourishing.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Years and years ago, someone I knew used to make a pie with kale and cheese, I think it was Fetta Cheese. The recipe was either Greek or Greek-inspired. It was truly delicious. I don't know what sort of pastry though. I seem to remember that it may have been filo. Thank you for the video! You brought back some memories today!

[@poketographyyy]

Heck yeah! Thank you for giving us a cheap, home-made alternative to the Olive Garden soups! Lots of ideas you've given us over these past few days, I truly appreciate it! Now, let's make that BREAD (and soups)! 🥣🍞

[@tanishahogan9396]

I love zuppa toscana...it's one of my favorites. We sometimes cut the carbs a little bit and use cauliflower instead of potatoes (it works well for those who want to stick closer to a keto-type of diet).

[@melissagarr4907]

I'm SO GLAD you picked zuppa toscana as your last soup, I ADORE it and I'm definitely making it next week! Also the entire rest of the soup lineup sounds amazing and I would love to see all of them, honestly. Soup is my favorite genre and you can't beat it for a budget option!

[@MissieMommy518]

I so agree, Rebecca, I too would love to see all of those soups. In my opinion, fall and winter are soup seasons. I love soup and have a few that are on my list of choices for this week. 1. Chicken chowder with dumplings. 2. Broccoli and cauliflower cheese. 3. Chili or cheeseburger soup. 4. Chicken or beef and vegetable. 5. Potato ham chowder or baked potato.

[@teresabarrientos7349]

Great use of the leftover chili and the soup and breadsticks looked so good!

[@xlittle_litax]

I love the Olive Garden soups!

[@MsDemonBunny]

The perfect series for soup season. Love the recipes here as well as many of the suggestions in the comments.

[@RachelW-a1b]

You ended Soupoctober with the best one. Love that soup. Now I have the recipe. Fantastic. Yummy

[@angelaschaefer5883]

It is great soup.

[@kath3291]

Colcannon for any kale left over. Yum!

[@midwestpanther98]

Every October I usually make zuppa Toscana. I get the Italian sausage from the local meat market it's so good

[@janetjohnston8243]

You should make the 7 cans soup. Relatively, cost effective and serves a lot. Love all your videos.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

My chicken taco soup was very similar to 7 can soup! ❤️

[@MeDonkin]

I'd love to see you make the rest of the soups that didnt get picked! Soup is one of my favorite ways to make budget meals and they freeze so well.

[@CCmarie1378]

We love leftover chili on French fries w cheese and for chili cheese dogs. The Taco Bell in Marinette, WI still sells chili cheese burritos

[@momof2momof2]

This was my late husband's favorite soup. I made it once for him and he said it was so close to the OG's :) Working with dough is my favorite. Kale is so nutritious. Baby kale is more tender if you want a salad. 🥰👻🎃🍃🍂🍁 Wonderful job on this !

[@jenniferbabuca]

I like to make a pasta sauce with Italian sausage and kale. It’s a great way to bulk out a pasta dish.

[@bsouthmama3010]

I have been binge watching your videos the last few days and you have definitely taught me ALOT. You are wonderful at buying ingredients and using them several times across your videos. Would love a video of just that. I am so guilty of buying ingredients for a recipe and then just forget about them. Thanks for all the tips!

[@robynhayward]

Hahaha Im also so proud of your breadsticks! 😂😂👍👍

[@DollarTreeDinners]

They were the perfect touch for this meal!

[@donnawisner1481]

Looks delicious. Great job on breadsticks. Enchiladas looked great, too

[@jennyu6712]

I have some chili and chicken enchilada soup in my freezer, and tortillas in my pantry, I know what I’m having for dinner tonight! I have loved this series. Great ideas, and you finished the series on my absolute favorite soup! Can’t wait to make the zuppa tuscana myself!

[@dianaarmitage512]

Zuppa Toscana is my favorite soup period!! I have, over time, modified mine to include great northern beans and diced carrots. Absolutely divine! 💕

[@lindahess6529]

You are almost up to 200K subscribers!! I'm going to share this series with everyone I know. I loved this soup series and all of the ideas for leftovers.

[@verucasalt4535]

I started watching your video before going to the store and was like "don't forget chili dogs!" hot dogs are one of my favorite junk food meals so I picked up kraut, buns and weenies at the store. I had leftover chili in my fridge. Thanks for the idea!

[@daviddansereau1793]

I watched Julia Child as first as I can remember. The galloping gourmet and have always loved being in the kitchen. Alton brown and the cajon what i'm gonna did Jean Pierre And now you👩‍🎤

[@Celticgirl81]

I loveGraham Care with the galloping gourmet❤

[@daniellemosley2609]

Thank you for all your great content!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I am so glad you are enjoying it!

[@kathyclarke6327]

I ALWAYS learn something new from you about cooking. I’m in my late 60s🤓🤩

[@sheilareimer4093]

Loved souptober!! Can't wait for next years!! ☺

[@22joshbb]

I usually add fish sauce when making it, its an amazing replacement for anchovies in italian dishes

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

I vote for the ham potato soup. I've been making the olive garden soup as one of my specialties for thirty years. I use breakfast sausage, onion, garlic, broth, potatoes and CARROTS, and I add spinach to the bowls and ladle boiling soup over it because the leftovers keep better without the greens. Topped with tons of parmesan and/ or a slice of american cheese.

[@glancingbook2280]

My middle school actually sold Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burritos at the snack window. They were in full on Taco Bell branded packaging. Like the kind individual freezer burritos are sold, but Taco Bell. They were my favorite and always sold out fast! I graduated in 2006, so this was a long time ago lol.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I graduated in 1991. Now that is long time ago.

[@glancingbook2280]

@@angelaschaefer5883 We'll just both say we are still young at heart at least lol

[@pamhall2003]

You did perfect job on the breadsticks. Can’t wait to try soup. 👍

[@Charlotte-h9j]

This is my most favorite soup. It's been years since I have had it. Am excited to try it. Thank you so much for all you do for us.

[@lisabryant7198]

I Love your channel you have taught me a lot. And I will be referencing back for the soup recipes as it gets colder I Love a good pot of soup. ❤❤❤❤

[@darkrandom9947]

This used to be my favorite from olive garden!

[@lblair6675]

So impressed with those breadsticks... Wow!

[@itsmonsteracios3736]

I made this and used frozen cauliflower instead of potatoes. one because I had it and two because it's less carbs. I also used spinach instead of kale again because I had it. It was awesome.

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

I love the soup at Olive Garden. Now I can make it. I use the salad 🥗 dressing. I like the garlic bread 🍞. Thanks for all the recipes . I love soup when it is cold 🥶. God bless everyone 🙏 ❤️ ✝️ kale salad sounds good.

[@lisalee1110]

This is so weird I was just at Olive Garden for dinner last night with my sister and we had that soup. But we're going to try yours. It looks better honestly!

[@quix689]

I make kale and beans pasta - box of pasta, bunch of kale, and a few cans of some sort of white beans, tossed in olive oil, spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red chili flakes for me) and Parmesan.

[@maryglover8283]

Thank you. I also made this with gnocchi instead of potatoes. They had them at Dollar Tree also!

[@glennamanos7384]

They both looks mouth watering❤

[@beckystone7994]

Your soup and breadsticks look delicious Rebecca ! I hope your move goods very smoothly and you enjoy the drive on the trip to your new home snd hopefully your old home sells fast for you !! 🙏🙋🏻🌈🌈

[@sharonr.177]

I make this and sometimes substitute Tortellini or gnocchi for the potatoes. We serve it with Texas toast gaelic bread. The broth is the absolute best part of this soup!!!

[@lisadawson2652]

Chicken and dumplings now that’s my favorite ❤

[@jennifermarcellus6372]

This soup is a staple in our house. Sometimes i make it with cauliflower instead of potatoes.

[@LiaCooper]

#1 suggestion for kale, take out the rib, chop, and massage (scrunch with your fingers) and then add it to any pasta salad recipe. it adds a ton of vitamins and minerals. tastes delicious with anything vinaigrette based. the key to eating it raw is the massage, breaking down the cell walls mechanically like that really gets rid of the bitterness and makes it tasty

[@michellehawkins7978]

I make a frittata for breakfast occasionally. I use kale and any peppers, mushrooms or any other veggie I have left that needs to be used. Plus lots of cheese. My husband loves it.

[@martysamsel9881]

great soup series !! i live in tuscany and kale is my new favorite winter veg. there are SO many things. i usually cook it in an olive oil, celery, carrot, onion sofrito. about 45 minutes, ending with most of the water cooked off. this is delicious served with white beans. usually, we have them as sides with some sort of roasted pork. then, i make a soup of all of the leftovers. and some cornbread. because even though i live in italy, i am a southern woman. fried puff pastry served with beans and this same kale on top make a great starter !! buon apetito !!

[@pattiehartmann1754]

You're lucky our kale is 3 little leaves for 5.99. But I buy it cause yes I love kale. Loved the series. I am a soup eater, anytime of the year. That was our main stake when growing up. Thank you for all you do, I appreciate it.⚘

[@StitchingK]

I use kale or spinach as an addition to many soups. I don’t always make soup with a recipe, but love the added flavour, colour and nutrition that kale provides and easy to add. I make a version of your soup today but without the cream. Not a cream soup fan and without is more budget friendly. Sausage provides such a flavour boost. Added beans can help stretch the servings and make it more budget friendly. I use some additional vegetables. I would love to see more soup ideas. I think they can have a great place in your various budget series either with soup as a starting point, or soup made from something you have leftover like chicken or ham. And yes I would love to see more vegetables where possible in those series. Kale is a great contender in that role.

[@graciemae9387]

I love the Olive Garden Chicken Gnocci soup. I buy the Gnocchi at dollar tree and I sub the spinach for kale because it is cheaper. I've had it both ways and I like the kale version better. It is a fairly inexpensive soup to make and you can stretch it and make it feed a crowd. Love watching all your series! 😊

[@chockfullofmoxie]

Now if only I had some breadsticks!

[@LaLayla99]

I love kale- raw and cooked. I add a huge handful to any dinner for extra nutrition, ie, in pasta sauce, stirfry, raw salads, soups, etc..

[@susanjones8938]

Fabulous. It needs to finish with those that are left. I can’t get enough of your cooking.

[@Karoline_g]

I’m not a kale person but my friend loves making kale chips - basically chop, massage with oil, put on pan with salt and pepper and bake until crunchy.

[@Sedhill]

The only way my husband has eaten Kale is def Toscana like in the video highly recommend. It's really good.

[@lindabader3857]

I’ve subbed the kale for spinach since my hubby is not such a big kale person & it’s kinda hard for in our area.

[@Sedhill]

@lindabader3857 dude I made my husband have the kale...we both hate it it's insane how much of the soup flavor it takes on I think it's healthier too

[@lindabader3857]

@@Sedhill wish I could’ve he’s so picky that 1/2 the time he refuses things. I don’t want to rock the horse since he does work 14-16hrs 6 days a week

[@Sedhill]

@@lindabader3857 true, but i def recommend it for you! spinach is good & healthy but kale is better i think from when i remember doing research. tell him he'll need it for the winter lols idk the texture just fits so much better. oh and if he's picky and you want to try new things highly recommend just doing it for yourself! dont be afraid because he's afraid . i was semi picky, but love trying new things but even if i know i wont like it sometimes i'll try it then i'm surprised that i like it

[@0wlyssa]

This video also made me think about having a dinner potluck a la Olive Garden's soup, salad, and breadstick promo! Having people bring their favorite soups and serving them alongside a nice big garden salad and these breadsticks sounds like the perfect fall get-together.

[@1melannlit]

My grandmap used Wolf chili in her enchiladas. It is my favorite and I live in Texas--- kingdom of Tex Mex & chili.

[@juliewilliams3579]

Once a month one of those soups yum

[@Jaydit7]

Not a kale recipe, but a way to freeze kale (before it goes slimy): De-stem the kale leaves, chop them however you like, rinse and spin dry (in a salad spinner if you have one, otherwise just dry as well as possible). Pack in freezer bags/containers (label with the date)...and that's it. Kale ready for soups/stews (but not for salads or kale chips)...I add kale and spinach (that I freeze, as is, if the bag/box I bought is looking weary) to many dishes...because I love greens...

[@CP-gr5eg]

I've done chili with rice in burritoes, scrape butter on the burritoes then crisp in the oven for 5-10mn, then turn over for 5-10mn to crisp the other side. They are delicious!

[@1horn_Unicorn]

Kale in the airfryer /oven. Wash it and pat it dry. Cut it in smaller pieces. Like you did for the soup. Then coat it with oil, a bit salt and pepper. Put it in the airfryer oder oven and brown it until a minimum browned and crispy. Personally i love to add some feta grumbles above. Make sure to be carefull with the salt :) A nice side dish to an Omelette or scrambled eggs.

[@Aliencat197]

I am a big fan of kale! I've made kale chips by crisping it in the oven and sprinkling salt on top. It's great stirfryed as a side with some garlic or in eggs. Also love a good kale salad with apples and sweeter vinaigrette!

[@be.love.shine.]

Literally my favorite soup! I used to go to olive garden just for that soup and of course breadsticks!

[@ellefirebrand]

This episode is so incredible. I've loved this series and have so many new soups to try.

[@rajimac]

I also always massage my kale to help it be more tender. You can sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on it to get the tenderising going. I love kale.

[@cindystrother7710]

Thank you so much for putting your awesome recipes in the description box awesome 💯

[@honeybadger4133]

I love the soup idea and also the use of the leftovers. The way you take them and make them something else. Of course, I enjoy watching whatever series you want to make. You’re very creative and Dollar Tree or no Dollar Tree, you still show what someone can do on a low budget. 😊

[@stac1126]

I watched all of Souptober. Fantastic soups. I learned something too. Soups are.fairly inexpensive to make , even the fancy ones like this last one.thm so excited to try the enchilada soup and chili amd make the leftover enchiladas, those were such a fantastic idea for leftover chili! Thank you for all your hard work, it is much appreciated! I was having a brain block on what I can make that doesnt cost too much.

[@erinb.5103]

That was a great way to use leftover soup/chili!! And it looked delicious!!