Zuppa Toscana

"This copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana recipe is better than the restaurant's! Sweet Italian sausage, smoky bacon, tender potatoes and fresh kale all come together in a light, creamy broth. Serve a warm bowl of the easy homemade soup with a side salad and garlic bread for a hearty and satisfying dinner. "Zuppa Toscana" is a general term that literally translates to "Tuscan Soup." An authentic zuppa toscana is traditionally made with kale, zucchini, cannellini beans, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, tomato pulp, extra virgin olive oil, salt, powdered chili, toasted Tuscan bread, and rigatino (an Italian bacon). The North American version of this soup, which has been widely popularized at the chain restaurant Olive Garden, is decidedly not authentic! This soup is made with Italian sausage, onion, bacon, cream, potatoes and kale for a richer twist on the classic. While it might not be your Nonna's original recipe, the easy, made-from-scratch dish sure is delicious! "

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time50 min

Cooking MethodSkillet