Zuppa Toscana

This copycat Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe will make a delicious addition to your homemade soups menu. It features a combination of Italian sausage, fresh kale and tender potatoes in a rich and flavorful broth, that’s guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out. You can make it in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop in no time flat!

Easy Copycat Zuppa Toscana Recipe

If you’re a fan of copycat recipes, I’ve got you! This soup is a fan favorite at Olive Garden. This Italian soup recipe is made in using an Instant Pot but do not fret, I’m including stovetop directions, too! Is Zuppa Toscana really Italian? Zuppa Toscana Soup is a traditional Italian Tuscan soup that originated in Tuscany. It’s a popular menu item at the Olive Garden restaurant. If you don’t have an Olive garden near you, you can enjoy this copycat recipe Zuppa Toscana at home. How to make Copycat Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Render Bacon – Cook until crisp then remove to a platter and crumble.
• Saute Sausage – Add sausage to drippings cook until no pin remains, then dice.
• Onion and Garlic – Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
• Flour and Spices – Add the flour and seasonings, stir to combine.
• Liquid – Add chicken stock and potatoes and simmer to deglaze the pot scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Cook – Cook per the recipe using the Instant Pot OR Stovetop instructions.
• Cream – Stir in cream, at the end of cooking and thicken, if needed with cornstarch slurry.

How to Make Easy Zuppa Toscana Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make: Olive Oil, Turkey Sausage, Onions, Garlic, Flour, Italian Seasoning, Salt, Black Pepper,  Potatoes,  Chicken Stock or Chicken Broth, Kale, half and half or cream.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: So, to make the recipe as written, you’ll need an Instant Pot, chopping board and knife, potato peeler, a large spoon, measuring cups and spoons, a potato masher or meat chopping utensil, soup bowls and a ladle for serving. Should you decide to top it off with grated Parmesan you’ll need a grater, too.
• Substitutions: Please note, you can use whole or 2% milk or low fat half and half. You can skip the bacon and use olive oil, instead. I’ve made this soup both ways and it’s always delicious.
• Variations: You can make this zuppa toscana soup using ground turkey sausage or chicken sausage in place of pork sausage. You can add red pepper flakes for spice.
• What can I serve with the Zuppa Toscana? This soup is excellent served with breadsticks, yeast rolls or garlic bread with a simple green side salad with your choice of dressing.
• What if I don’t have an instant pot? You can use whatever brand of multicooker you own as long as it has a saute setting and a high pressure setting. Otherwise, you can also make it on the stovetop. See how-to instructions in the Cook’s note of the recipe card.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat Zuppa Toscana in the microwave at 1 minute intervals, stirring occasionally so it heats evenly. You can also heat leftovers on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the soup is heated through.
• Reheating: Reheat in single servings in the microwave in 1 minute intervals stopping to stir each time so it reheats evenly. You can also reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat.
• Freezer: You can freeze leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator an reheat just before serving. Please note, make a special effort not to overcook the potatoes initially or they can become mushy once frozen.

More Easy Soup Recipes to Make

The varieties and options for making soup knows no limits. It’s one of those comforting meals in a bowl. Checkout the recipes for soup you may like to try:

• Cheesy French Onion Soup topped with that cheesy bread that makes it irresistible.
• Cheddar Cauliflower Soup with Bacon  is a riff on potato soup.
• Barbecue Hamburger Soup is the kind of soup everyone enjoys.
• Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup comes together in no time flat thanks to pressure cooking.
• Cabbage Soup is good and good for you!
• Easy Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup will warm you up from the inside out.
• Instant Pot Taco Soup from Eating on a Dime.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Dutch Oven
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board