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Easy One-Pot Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup

Overhead close-up of a bowl of creamy Zuppa Toscana soup topped generously with crispy bacon, kale, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Make a creamy, hearty Zuppa Toscana soup at home that tastes like the Olive Garden version using Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped bacon to the pot and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the pot.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the sliced potatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and the chopped kale. Cook until the kale wilts, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with the reserved cooked bacon and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a lower-fat option, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream, though the texture will be less rich.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mash a few potato slices against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
  • You can use frozen chopped kale if fresh is not available.

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