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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

November 6, 2011

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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Love this copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s  Zuppa Toscana Soup – tastes exactly like the real thing!

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Zuppa Toscana Soup

Many years ago, my little brother found a recipe for Zuppa Toscana soup from Olive Garden. This soup is a family favorite whenever we visit Olive Garden and is something we all look forward to. After a few tweaks I think this soup tastes just like the real thing.

My older sister sends me a box of organic produce once a month. Last week it arrived and had a gorgeous bunch of kale in it and I knew just what to make. This is the perfect meal for a cool fall or winter day – sure to warm up your belly!

Directions: 

Crumble the sausage onto a baking sheet. Bake the sausage in the oven at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Place on paper towels to drain.

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Bake Sausage

Cook the bacon and crumble into small pieces.  I baked my bacon. Slice the potatoes between 1/8″ and 1/4″. I used the thick setting on my mandoline. Just make the slices about the same size so they cook evenly. Dice up the onion and mince the garlic. Throw the potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and water into a large pot on medium heat until the potatoes are cooked through.

Prepare the kale by chopping into bite sized pieces. Kale is wonderful for soups because it holds up to the heat so well. It’s also delicious! Add the sausage, bacon, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Broth

During this time the potatoes will start breaking apart into smaller bite sized pieces because they are so tender. Turn the heat to low and add in the kale and heavy cream. Let the soup heat through and serve. We like to serve this soup with some grated Parmesan cheese on top. Delicious!

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana with cream

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana in a bowl

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

The BEST copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup – tastes exactly like the real thing!
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 479kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian Sausage spicy if you prefer more heat
  • 5-7 slices of bacon
  • 5 medium russet potatoes
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 qt water
  • 28 oz chicken broth
  • ½ large onion
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage onto a baking sheet. Bake the sausage in the oven at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Place on paper towels to drain.
  • Cook the bacon and crumble into small pieces. I baked my bacon. Slice the potatoes between ⅛ inch and ¼ inch thick. I used the thick setting on my mandolin. Just make the slices about the same size so they cook evenly. Dice up the onion and mince the garlic. Throw the potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and water into a large pot on medium heat until the potatoes are cooked through.
  • Prepare the kale by chopping into bite sized pieces. Kale is wonderful for soups because it holds up to the heat so well. It’s also delicious!
  • Add the sausage, bacon, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • During this time the potatoes will start breaking apart into smaller bite sized pieces because they are so tender. Turn the heat to low and add in the kale and heavy cream. Let the soup heat through and serve. We like to serve this soup with some grated Parmesan cheese on top. Delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2260IU | Vitamin C: 36.7mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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Comments

  1. Heidi L says

    February 12, 2019 at 12:46 AM

    Super yummy! Will definitely make again!
    I used grass fed stew beef, also pureed 1 1/2 cups cooked cauliflower with broth from soup, along with some milk & cream. Also baked cut potatoes with olive oil & seasoning prior to brown them prior to adding to soup.

    Reply
  2. Sandra says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    Hi this recipe sounds heavenly, I live in UK, not sure whether I can buy Italian sausage meat, can I ask if Italian sausage is a spicy pork sausage? Or could you suggest an alternative please, I know my family will love this soup.
    Many thanks
    Sandra

    Reply
    • Melissa Kelly says

      May 14, 2018 at 6:44 PM

      Yes. I use hot Italian sausage because it tastes really good and adds more flavor.

      Reply
  3. Denisha says

    August 5, 2016 at 7:21 AM

    To play it, you need to have an iPad, iPhone or a smartphone or pill with
    Android system.

    Reply
  4. Crystal says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:53 AM

    Can this be cooked than frozen?

    Reply
  5. Fashion Rapture says

    December 17, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    I made this and it turned out AWESOME. I added a little more red pepper flakes than Olive Garden and used mild sausage because I like it spicy. My boyfriend was so impressed! 🙂 Thanks!!

    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    February 26, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    How one can resist consuming the entire pot of heaven is beyond me!

    Reply
  7. Cheryl says

    December 30, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Hello, what is the serving size for this soup?

    Reply
  8. Sabrina says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I know this recipe is older but I have had in pinned forever. It is amazing!!!! I am literally going to delete every other copy cat recipe I have for it. So so good and tastes just like theirs!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 21, 2014 at 3:37 PM

      Thank you SO much Sabrina! I’m glad you finally gave it a try 🙂

      Reply
  9. Morgan says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Could this also work in a crock pot??

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 24, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      I have been working on that very thing and the answer is yes, it totally can.

      Reply
  10. Hanna says

    August 3, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    This soup is so delicious! It’s better than Olive Garden’s version. I make this quite often for my husband, since he requests it constantly. He’s in love with it! Thank you so so so much for this recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      August 5, 2014 at 9:38 AM

      So, SO glad you enjoy the recipe Hanna – thank you!

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    July 9, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    I tried this tonight. It was fantastic. I had to cut it in half because it was just me eating it. So yummy. Glad I made it. 🙂

    Reply
  12. Shelbey says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    My husband and I live in Australia where he is from but I am american and love to stay true to all that delicious food that we have in America. I am currently 3 and a half months pregnant and have been CRAVING Olive Garden. I made this soup tonight to surprise my hubby as he loves it too and oh. my. goodness. It tastes exactly like the one at Olive Garden. Thank you for saving my craving sanity!!!! It makes me feel like I’m at home visiting family and friends. I pair it with my favorite interest recipe I found of Olive Garden Breadsticks and we are in Heaven. Thank you again!!! xx

    Reply
  13. Jillian says

    May 28, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    How many servings does this make?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 4, 2014 at 5:58 PM

      Four to six Jillian. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Rhonda says

    March 28, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Just made this and it is fantastic!! Will definately be a staple on our table. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 3, 2014 at 1:36 PM

      Awesome Rhonda! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
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