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This creamy copycat soup recipe is easy to make at home!
This Zuppa Toscana recipe has a rich creamy broth with potatoes, Italian sausage, a bit of bacon, and kale or spinach.
Serve it with crusty bread and a fresh Italian salad for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients in Zuppa Toscana Soup
This copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup recipe, or “Tuscan Soup” is a delicious creamy soup and is so easy to make at home!
Bacon/Sausage – Bacon adds a smoky salty flavor while Italian sausage is hearty. If you don’t have Italian sausage, use pork sausage and add a spoonful of Italian Seasoning.
Potatoes – We use russet potatoes in this recipe as they help thicken the broth slightly. Be sure to peel russets as the skins can be tough. If using a waxy thin skinned potato (like baby potatoes or Yukon gold) and they do not need to be peeled.
Kale (or not!) – Kale is great in this soup but needs a bit of time to cook. Other greens can be substituted. If using spinach, add it right at the end as it needs just a couple of minutes to wilt.
Broth – Chicken stock or broth is the base of this soup recipe. Adding a bit of heavy cream adds richness and makes the soup creamy without being too heavy. If using reduced-sodium broth, you may need to add a bit of salt before serving.
Variations
- Substitute a non-dairy milk (like full fat coconut milk) for the heavy cream (thicken with cornstarch if you’d like).
- Add white beans (like cannellini beans), orzo, or other veggies to your liking.
- If you’re low carbing, swap potatoes out for cauliflower florets!
- Red pepper flakes are optional but we love this in this recipe. ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning is a great addition too!
Time Saving Tips
- I found frozen chopped onion in the freezer section of our local grocery store, it’s great for quick prep!
- Check your grocery store for pre-washed kale/spinach or even diced potatoes.
- Real bacon bits (or pre-cooked bacon) save the step of cooking bacon. If you use bacon bits, crisp them in the microwave a few minutes before adding them to the soup.
How to Make Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Crisp the Bacon: Cook bacon until crisp. Set aside.
- Brown Sausage: Brown sausage and onion per the recipe below.
- Add Ingredients: Add remaining ingredients except for the cream.
- Simmer Until Tender: Simmer until the potatoes are tender. Add cream and simmer a few minutes more. Garnish with crumbled bacon.
Storing and Freezing Leftovers
- Zuppa Toscana will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days and is easily reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave. Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and it’s just like new again!
- Diary doesn’t always freeze well so if you’d like to freeze this soup, scoop some out before adding the cream. Once thawed, stir in the cream after heating.
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Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is an easy Italian soup filled with sausage, potatoes, and greens, with a rich, creamy broth.
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In a large soup pot or dutch oven, cook bacon medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Set aside.
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Add sausage and onion to the bacon grease and cook until no pink remains. Drain fat.
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Add potatoes, kale, chicken broth, garlic, and crushed peppers (if using) to the pot.
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Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 12-14 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
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Stir in heavy cream and pepper and let simmer 1 minute. Taste and season with salt & pepper if desired.
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Garnish with bacon.
If you’d like a thicker soup, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Drizzle into the boiling soup while stirring until soup reaches desired consistency. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture.
Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 520 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1438mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2256IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
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