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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

You can recreate the famous Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup right in your own kitchen with simple ingredients and beginner-friendly steps. This creamy, savory soup with sausage, potatoes, and kale is perfect when you want cozy restaurant-style comfort at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Serving
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups russet potatoes sliced into thin rounds
Creamy Component
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
Greens and Seasoning
  • 2 cups fresh kale, chopped and stems removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish (Optional but Recommended)
  • ½ cup crispy bacon, crumbled
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook Italian sausage until browned.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add sliced potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and milk. Warm gently without boiling.
  5. Add chopped kale and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  6. Serve hot with bacon crumbles and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Brown sausage well for deeper flavor.
  • Slice potatoes evenly so they cook uniformly.
  • Always reduce heat before adding cream.
  • Add kale last to preserve color and texture.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.