How to Make ZUPPA TOSCANA (Better Than Olive Garden!)

Zuppa Toscana soup is a classic Olive Garden dish that combines spicy Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale in a rich and creamy soup. It's incredibly easy to make at home and will surely become a favorite for soup season!

Zuppa Toscana one of Olive Garden's most popular recipes (for good reason!), but you can save yourself the time and effort of going out by making it at home. I often describe it as a "meat and potatoes soup," but one where the Italian sausage and bacon impart deliciously smoky and spicy undertones to the creamy broth. Plus, I love adding extra kale or spinach for more greens, because I'm all about balance. This Olive Garden copycat recipe is truly a nostalgic one, so if you haven't yet tried it, give it a go. I think you'll love it!

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00:00 Intro: The Best Zuppa Toscana Recipe
00:28 Slice the onion, dice the potatoes, and chop the kale.
01:53 Slice the bacon, then cook until crispy.
02:46 Sauté the onion and garlic.
03:02 Add the spicy Italian sausage, use a spatula to break it up, and cook until browned.
03:23 Add the potatoes, Italian seasoning, and broth, then simmer.
03:58 Add the kale, bacon, and cream for the final touch.
05:07 Taste test - the perfect cozy comfort soup!
05:30 Adjusting spice level and sausage variations.
06:06 Olive Garden dinner ideas
06:24 How to store and freeze leftovers

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[Downshiftology]

This is SUCH a cozy soup recipe! If you've never tried it at Olive Garden, now's your chance to try it at home. Hope you love it! :) xo - Lisa

[jasonmims]

I made this! And it was very delicious. I had never had this soup before but i remembered it when i was looking for something to make and i saw i had all the ingredients except kale but i did have some frozen spinach. I added some gluten free croutons to the bowl when i was eating.

[lorigodby]

All your recipes and have your cookbook deserves 10 stars 🙌

[tigpinky]

Turned out great! Another wonderful recipe!

[TheAubrey]

Just my kinda soup. Looks super earthy and cozy. Thank you, Lisa.

[lindahrushanyk]

Lisa, Thank you for sharing this recipe. It’s absolutely delicious!

[Tonya-rw]

Thank u for another delicious recipe
I did turkey bacon ( must add olive oil and turkey breakfast sausage ( butter ball brand in freezer section… once thawed add red pepper flakes and a pinch of cayenne pepper
I simmered down with a little white wine, then added other ingredients
I also threw in a parmigiana rine
And a little corn starch slurry at the end
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[NaomiSilverArt]

Perfect timing! Cold and rainy here this morning and I was trying to figure out which soup to make for lunch. Thanks! ❤

[dsousa]

I just made the soup and it came out amazing!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe 😊

[latmcb]

This looks so yummy! Yes to more Olive Garden style recipes. I'd also love to see how you have your kitchen organized. It's been quite a while since you've done a non-cooking video and I always enjoy them. Thanks.

[shonadurocher-patel]

This soup it AMAZING!! I could eat it every day

[cptkirkpyro]

Literally made this yesterday morning. What a coincidence you uploaded this today. I use smoked pancetta instead of bacon though.

[Ah-channelv]

It's a great recipe. Thank you for sharing👍🥰🇯🇵🌈

[Nurseamy]

ALL of your recipe's are soooo good! Thank you for blessing us with your knowledge!

[marintiny]

This soup looks so good and filling, I'm excited to make it! I've requested this before, but I'd love a corn chowder recipe!

[lechiagilbert]

I LOVE THIS SOUP & I Have Made it MANY OF TIMES But I Make it VERY DIFFERENTLY I Even Use Different Kinds Meats & Veggies & it Turns Out DELICIOUS EVERY TIME MY FAMILY LOVES IT!!! ❤👍🏽🍲 😊

[SpreadthelovePK]

I love a good a soup recipe! Would love to see more iron-rich recipes

[debradawson]

This recipe came at a great time for me as I’m trying to add more protein to my diet. To that end, I’ll use chicken bone broth instead of regular broth, but can’t wait to try this. I love your recipes❤

[whatliesbeneath_]

Just made this. It was absolutely delicious! And was even better with some Italian bread to dip with :)

[christianearnaert]

Thank you for making this recipe. It looks delicious and I will definitely make it.