Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 4 Strips of thick bacon
chopped
- 1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
diced
- 3 garlic cloves
minced
- 4 large potatoes
diced
- Pinch red pepper chili flakes
optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups kale
chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Side of Olive Garden breadsticks or Tuscan bread
optional
Directions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven on medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
- 2
In the bacon grease, brown the sweet Italian sausage on medium heat. About 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the same plate as the bacon and set aside.
- 3
In the bacon and sausage grease, add the onions. Cook until they start to soften and the onions become translucent. Stir occasionally for about 5 to 8 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and potatoes to the onions. Stir while cooking for 1 minute.
- 5
Season the onions, garlic, and potatoes with red pepper chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Potatoes should be fork-tender.
- 7
Stir in the kale, heavy cream, cooked bacon, and cooked sweet Italian sausage. Continue to simmer until the kale has wilted. About 5 minutes.
- 8
Stir in white wine vinegar and serve with a side of Olive Garden breadsticks or Tuscan bread. Mangia!
Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
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About this Recipe
Craving that beloved Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden? Now you can recreate the iconic, creamy, and satisfying soup right in your own kitchen! This Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe) delivers all the rich flavors you adore, making it a perfect hearty meal at home.
This recipe truly works because it captures the essence of what makes Zuppa Toscana so popular: a robust combination of savory Italian sausage and crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and a touch of cream that brings it all together. It's designed to be a surefire hit, combining classic ingredients for maximum flavor and comfort.
What you can expect from this homemade Zuppa Toscana is a rich, savory broth infused with the goodness of chicken broth and the distinctive flavors of sweet Italian sausage and bacon. Each spoonful offers tender, diced potatoes that melt in your mouth, complemented by fresh, chopped kale providing a welcome counterpoint to the creamy base. The soup is hearty and deeply satisfying, designed to warm you from the inside out and make a comforting meal for any occasion.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can choose a less spicy Italian sausage, or if you like a kick, consider adding a slightly more generous pinch of the optional red pepper chili flakes. While kale is traditional, you could experiment with other sturdy greens like collard greens if you're looking for a slight textural variation. For extra depth, you might add a splash more white wine vinegar at the end to brighten the flavors.
This rich and hearty Zuppa Toscana is perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends. Serve it alongside Olive Garden breadsticks or some crusty Tuscan bread to complete the authentic experience.