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One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

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One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup! Comfort food at it’s best! Loaded with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and kale! So delicious and filling, the whole family will love this soup! Don’t forget the dinner rolls or crescent rolls to serve alongside this delicious soup! 

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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Back in November of 2011, I shared the recipe for my favorite soup ever, Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup. It went bananas and has since been one of the most popular recipes on my site. It’s a recipe that I make at least once a month and more like once a week during the winter. My whole family loves it and you guys do too!

After numerous requests, I shared a slow cooker version of the soup in 2014. That version has also been insanely popular and well-loved by my readers.

Here we are in 2017, and I am now sharing a one pot version that makes this soup so simple and easy, you’re going to make it more than ever. Instead of baking the bacon and browning the sausage in the oven, everything is done in one pot. I used my new dutch oven that my Dad got me for Christmas! I love how all the drippings from the sausage and bacon add so much flavor to the soup! It’s fantastic!

zuppa toscana soup in ladle with kale and potatoes

I also doubled the amount of kale. For some reason, my boys think this is the best part of the soup… Who am I to argue? I love buying the pre-chopped kale to make things easy. I also use a mandoline for slicing the potatoes. It takes about one minute to have them all perfectly and uniformly sliced.

I add a bit of crushed red pepper flakes to the soup as well as a bit of salt and pepper. Totally optional. The soup already has a lot of salt from the bacon and heat from the spicy Italian sausage so feel free to omit if you’d like.

best zuppa toscana soup recipe in bowl with sausage and bacon

I know you’re going to go crazy for this one pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup! Less dishes is always a good thing 🙂

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How To Make Zuppa Toscana Soup

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One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup

One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup! Comfort food at it’s best! Loaded with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and kale! So delicious and filling, the whole family will love this soup! 
Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Keyword zuppa toscana
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 532kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 16 oz spicy Italian sausage
  • 8 slices of bacon
  • ½ large onion diced
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 28 oz low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 medium russet potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper optional
  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Brown sausage in a large pot or dutch oven.
  • Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces.
  • Add bacon to pot and cook until crispy.
  • Stir in chopped onion. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add chicken broth and water to the pot. Add crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper if desired.
  • Add thinly sliced potatoes (I use a mandoline) and the cooked sausage to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Continue cooking until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the kale to the soup, and simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and let heat through.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3865IU | Vitamin C: 49.8mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Originally published January 22, 2017.


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Comments

  1. avanti handa says

    I rarely ever comment on recipes but I must say this recipe is fabulous And the taste is perfect! Thank you for sharing! One of my favorites!

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  2. Peter Espinoza says

    Made it. Loved it.

    Saving this recipe just in case it disappears into the dark web.

    Goes great with a toasted baguette.

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  3. Jen Litowski says

    Made this tonight and my family loved it. It comes together pretty quickly with fairly common ingredients. Very tasty. I’ll be putting this on the rotation 😊

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  4. Terri says

    My husband can be a picky eater. Made this for the first time tonight and we love it! Will definitely make it again. Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Joy and Darling says

    This soup will be your favorite. We are on Keto, so I exchange potatoes for Cauliflower. This is the perfect Keto lo-carb soup.

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  6. Jamie says

    Best soup ever! I’ve already made it for my husband three times!
    Question: there are 532 cals in 1 serving, and this recipe makes 8 servings, but how much soup is one serving? Thanks!

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  7. Vanessa Siciliano says

    Great recipe I will be making again. It was a hit with the family. I did add 2 bay leaves, thyme and herbs of essence.

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  10. Heather Mack says

    Just made this for the first time – we will make this again and again and again!! Perfect for this cold weather and my hubby said it is exactly like his favorite Olive Garden soup. Thank you so much!!

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  12. d says

    By far my favorite soup, I made your recipe and loved it. I wanted it the other night again and never have cream so sprinkled instant garlic mash potatoes packs in place of cream and garlic and added little milk. I used spinach due to that’s all I had available and it was wonderful
    a little bit thicker which was more filling but same flavors. Now I do thinner when a side and thicker if main course.

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  14. Lisa says

    I want to make this and am wondering if spinach can be use instead of kale? I haven’t tried kale cooked but I don’t like it any way that I have and am trying to avoid a disaster!

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  15. Gregg B. says

    We made this recipe today on a whim, and it was incredible! Relatively easy to make; perfect for lunch. It’s a billion degrees here in NJ in August right now, but I can see this being a nice “warm-up” recipe during the winter months!

    I will say — we’re going to make two small changes the next time around (and it’s merely to suit OUR tastes — nothing against the recipe, which worked wonderfully).

    As-is, the recipe packed some considerable heat, even after skipping the chili flakes (which, we did). So, next time, we’re going to use just regular mild Italian sausage (or a mix of regular and maybe one spicy).

    Also, we found the full pound of sausage to be a bit much for us — so we’re going to use 1/2 lb next time around.

    Again, these are just our tastes (and probably a good idea for anyone else who doesn’t really dig spicy dishes).

    The recipe, though, is a sure-fire winner. It’s savory, comforting and tastes pretty much exactly like what you get at the restaurant (if not better)! It’s a 45-minute soup that tastes like it took you hours to make. I can even see this being a great option for a small gathering or dinner party 🙂

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  17. Carol Lindsay says

    My sister-in-law gave me a similar recipe. I have now made this soup more times than any other. It is wonderful. It freezes quite well, though the texture of the potatoes will change somewhat. Not enough to bother me!

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  19. Bonnie says

    Absolutely delicious and so easy. I did add a couple more sliced potatoes because my husband likes substance in his soup and not so much broth. My favorite soup!

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  20. Laurie says

    Love this recipe, made it many times including today! Only thing I do different is all stock (no water).

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  22. Toni says

    I used better than bouillon in a jar instead of chicken broth. I also omitted the water. Gave it more flavor. Came out perfect! Didn’t even need to add salt. ?

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  23. Adreena says

    I first made this soup a couple of weeks ago and have made it 5 or 6 times since. It is my new favorite!! My only modifications are that I use the whole pack of bacon, cook it first, set it aside and add it back with the kale so it remains a bit crunchier. I also add the parmesan rind suggested by another user – a must! I also use tons of kale.

    The great thing about this recipe is that once you get the hang of the main ingredients, you can adjust to your liking. My girlfriend makes hers with a vegetarian sausage and turkey bacon.

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  25. Bret says

    Made this last night. Family of five everybody loved it. This will definitely be in our rotation now. Me personally I could eat soup any day of the week might sound crazy but I even eat soup for breakfast in the morning sometimes! For such a simple soup recipe this one is packed with flavor. I didn’t change it much I just added some chop celery with the vegetables in the beginning. And finished it all off with a few squeezes of lemon juice for a little brightness.

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  27. angela says

    There’s something in Italian Sausage that my body doesn’t tolerate, so I subbed fresh cajun sausage and it was amazing!

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  28. Michelle says

    I made the Zuppa Toscana the other day & it turned out amazing!! I don’t cook very often, but I am making attempts to do that so that I eat healthier. I tweaked the recipe just a bit, substituting Uncured Turkey Bacon & Chicken Sausage, and Coconut Milkfat for the real deal. It was still out of this world! Thank you for sharing this recipe, Trish!

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  31. Peggy says

    Has become one of my family’s favorites! Have made it numerous times and found that adding a Parmesan rind when I add my potatoes imparts an even deeper, richer flavor.

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  32. Juliet Wright says

    This is so good. My picky husband even said this is good. He asked to save the recipe. Thank you for this yummylicious soup!!!

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  33. Linda says

    I have made this a few times and it is wonderful. Even my husband gets a little excited when he knows I am making it. lol
    This time I didn’t have Chicken broth so I used beef (the condensed in the little pods from Knorr). Just as good as with the Chicken. I can hardly tell the difference.
    Thanks for this wonderful recipe.

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  34. T. Murphy says

    Hi Trish?
    I am making this recipe for the second time in less than a week. You truly nailed this recipe. It’s simplicity and sumptuousness is truly amazing, just my type of recipe!! You have outdone yourself and I appreciate your sharing this! It’s worth noting that I rarely leave comments because I usually make things my own. Both times I have followed this recipe to a T. Simply perfection. My family and I wish you and yours a happy holiday!! Cheers?

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  37. Amy says

    I just made this and I’m sitting at the kitchen table eating a bowl of this soup while typing this and going mmmmmmm this is so good! I cant Believe i just made this myself it’s so easy!!! Thank you so much for sharing this, it’s a double thumbs up for me!

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  38. Ali says

    This soup is great! If on a lower carb higher fiber diet,I add a large can of Beans, pinto, red or pink kidney, or cannellini, instead of potatoes. Also use real bacon pieces in place of cooking fresh. Plenty of gar!ic and red pepper to taste – love a kick! Also can use low fat half and half if watching fats. So warming and hearty!

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  39. Rebecca says

    I have made this recipe a couple of times now and have found it to be thoroughly comforting. I discovered that this soup freezes well, tasting just as awesome when thawed and reheated.

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  42. Sara says

    This was AMAZING. I have tried to get this soup right many times before with other copycat recipes. This is the first recipe that is just perfect. I am in heaven. Thank you!

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  44. Shelby says

    WOW I am so so happy with how this turned out, thank you so much for such a great recipe!! Definitely will be making this very often come fall and winter.

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  45. Debbie Loomis says

    I make a similar version of this soup and we love it so much. If you’re in a real hurry or don’t wan’t to bother with slicing potatoes, you can use frozen southern style cubed hashbrowns.

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  47. Cindy says

    My sister in law gave me this recipe a long time ago and I lost it so I really appreciate anything OGs copycats, they are the best!

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  48. Dorsey Ashley says

    I fell in lobe with this soup when I went to eat at OG with my granddaughter and her n her friend ordered it..told me to try it so I did and it was so so good..googled it found your recipe and been making it every since ..its actually better than OG’S

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  49. Diana Tapanes says

    I made this soup for them first time and it was a big hit with my family. Even my picky eater liked it. He said it was the bomb! I will be making it again. Five Stars *****!!!!

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  50. Beatrize Thomas says

    I made this a my son said that he went to OG’s and he wasn’t crazy about the soup but when he had the one I made he loved it. Sometimes I make with ground chicken

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  52. Katie says

    Just made this according to the recipe. Yummy but I hate mushy bacon so at the end I picked the pieces out. Still has the flavor of it tho. When I served it I just had a few piece of cooked bacon I crumbled and added to my bowl!

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      Yes it can and I’m actually working on the recipe this next week. Basically you need to set it to saute for to cook the bacon and sausage and then you will cancel the saute setting. Set knob to sealing, set to manual, 5 minutes at high pressure. Allow for the 10 minute natural pressure release, open the lid and stir in the kale, close the lid, let the kale soften – about 5 minutes or so, and then stir in the cream. Hope that helps!

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  54. Ashley O. says

    I substituted radishes for the potatoes to make it low carb, but kept everything else the same. It was delicious!! Thank you!!

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  55. Roberta says

    I don’t usually like to leave comments, but felt I had to this time. This recipe was everything you said and more. One pot – super easy and…Oh My Goodness…its delicious. Generally I hate copy cat recipes, mostly because they just don’t seem to be able to pull off the flavor of the original, however, you nailed it. As a matter of fact, I think this might actually be better than OG’s. Wow! Thank you so much for this. If you ever feel inclined to make Noodles and Company’s Tomato Bisque and post it…I’m on it!

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  57. Maria says

    I can`t believe the taste of this soup. My son who by the way hates everything he simply loves this soup. Is the only dish he doesn’t have trouble eating :). Thank you!

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  59. fL lover foodie says

    Hi
    An awesome soup – but I’ve modified to make a little more protein and less carb friendly. Instead of real bacon, I use pre packaged REAL bacon pieces ( not bits) – easier and less fat, then use a few cans of low sodium and rinsed beans( canneli and kidney) in lieu of potatoes, plus low fat half and half instead of cream. SO yummy! Add lots of red pepper flakes! Really addictive – and healthy!

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  60. Steve says

    I think it would be better with sweet Italian sausage, but that is a personal preference of mine… Maybe spinach instead of kale… Will try and see…

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  62. Janell says

    Wow, what a hit! This is better tasting than the original. I made it for dinner and to take to work tomorrow. I will be taking extra to share. Love it & will make it often this winter. Thank you for the recipe!

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  63. Shannon says

    Seriously, THANK YOU!! This recipe was so easy to make and so spot on and one of the best parts of the whole one pot method means less dishes in the end! I will be making this again and again!!!

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  64. Kendra Flood says

    I made this yesterday and it was BOMB!!! I had ppl who asked me to bring them some at work and they loved it also….. thank you again it’s what’s for dinner again tonight……i simply adore kale…… yummy yummy

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  65. Danielle? Robinson says

    My soup is not thick it’s too watery but I did it in the crockpot is that my mistake ? Please help having it tonight still cooking it

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      This soup isn’t thick. It’s soup – not chowder. It’s thickened slightly at the end with the cream. Also, this isn’t a slow cooker recipe. I have a version of this soup on my site that IS slow cooker. I’d refer to that. Also, double-check your ingredients list.

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  66. Martha says

    Looks great and I’m cooking it now!
    Question: how do you keep from having a bit of a orange tint because of the Italian sausage? I drained it pretty well, but maybe the heavy cream mixture will help. Any suggestions?
    Thanks!

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  69. erin says

    Amazing! We are mostly dairy-free in our house so I used cashew milk instead of the whipping cream and I used 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika instead of the pepper flakes! Absolutely delicious and the kids are already asking for it again! 🙂

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  71. Connee says

    This was so flipping easy to make – THANK YOU! The most difficult part of making the recipe is being a hound dog owner – the bacon & Italian sausage smells drove Jameson’s nose crazy. I did it “backwards” – sauteed the onion & garlic in a crock pot first…then added the cooked sausage and bacon (yes, I slipped our hound a little bit!), etc. I also par-boiled the potatoes so they wouldn’t take forever. I hate kale so I substituted spinach. Fridays are my husband’s worst days of the week (payroll) so this soup and a cold beer should make him smile when he arrives home. I am a new subscriber & will be back for more of your inspiring ideas. Great job! God bless.

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  72. Darcia Darcy says

    Made it JUST as written and it was a SMASH at my dinner party. I wouldn’t change a thing and plan on making it again!

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  73. Theresa M Brown says

    I just want to say this is the best short recipe I have tried in a long time and the family said it was great tasted like Olive Garden Zuppa Tuscanna only better (smile). Made with a Mothers touch

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  74. Crystal says

    This looks good but this is NOT our Zuppa Toscana recipe at Olive Garden! So, this is not Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana.

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  75. Chris Sagen says

    I made this Olive Garden Zuppa Tuscana – sooo yummy – I loved it 🙂 I will definitely make this again 🙂

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  77. Sandy says

    Made this the other night only made 2 changes, used turkey bacon ( because regular give me heartburn) and salt free broth( am trying to reduce sodium in my diet), it was so good. I think the next time I will add more kale.

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  78. Jane says

    This looked so good – I was going to the store anyway so I got the ingredients & followed the recipe exactly. Oh my Gosh! Delicious !! Thank you

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  79. Jane says

    Made this tonight – followed the recipe exactly and Wow ! This is delicious! Thank you so much (I even brought a bowl over to my neighbor) ?

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  82. Pamela Byington says

    I think next time I would use half the sausage and half the bacon or no bacon at all. It is good, way to much sausage for my taste. The cream makes it decadent. It is my favorite soup at Olive Garden. Haven’t been there for awhile, didn’t remember bacon in it. Thanks for sharing. It was really good.

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  85. Robert Silveira says

    Amazing yummy recipe! Soup is the most important food to the almost people which is also really favorite to me which I ate before but now I eat it less. But including this soup, that seems to see really delicious. So, thank you so much for sharing it!

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