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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Zuppa Toscana simply means Tuscan Soup and is made with potatoes, garlic, onions, kale, and sausage. This Zuppa Toscana recipe is a great Olive Garden copycat restaurant favorite recipe that is quick and easy to make at home! Made with simple ingredients for an incredibly flavorful soup recipe. No need to go out or order delivery!
Homemade Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Ingredients
To make this rustic-style soup, you’ll need the following ingredients.
Italian sausage – Adds so much flavor and richness to the soup. You can also substitute with your favorite sausage if you prefer. Bacon – Adds flavor to the soup. Onion – You’ll use one medium onion that you have diced. If you do not care for onions, you can omit them or substitute them with onion powder. Garlic – the recipe uses minced fresh garlic cloves. You can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic or one teaspoon of Stone House Seasoning instead of the fresh garlic and black pepper in the recipe. Red pepper flakes – Optional based on your preferences and the Italian sausage used. If using a hot sausage, leave out the red pepper flakes and allow them to be added to taste. Chicken stock or broth – Use homemade or your favorite store-bought. Potatoes – I prefer Russet potatoes, but you can use your favorite hearty potato that holds up well in soups. Heavy cream – Adds creaminess and richness and softens the recipe flavors. Black pepper – if you used Stone House Seasoning in place of the garlic, you can omit additional black pepper or use it to taste. Kale – you can also use spinach, collard greens, or swiss chard that has been roughly chopped.
How to Make Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Add chicken stock and potatoes. Pour in the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, add the potatoes and cook until they are softened, about 15 minutes. Once the sausage and bacon have cooked through, remove them from the pot with a slotted spoon and set them aside for later use. Then, stir in the onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the onion is just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain away the excess drippings. Add heavy cream. Stir in the heavy cream, along with the cooked sausage and bacon. Cook until heated through. Add greens. Add fresh pepper to taste and stir in chopped greens right before serving.
Storage Tips
To store. Cook according to directions and cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Here’s how I make my Zuppa Toscana recipe. I sure hope you love it! Enjoy!Robyn xo
