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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

The zuppa toscana recipe is a rich, comforting Italian-style soup made famous by the Olive Garden zuppa toscana recipe. This hearty soup combines savory sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fresh greens in a creamy broth. Whether you are looking for an authentic zuppa toscana recipe, a crockpot zuppa toscana recipe, or a healthier low carb zuppa toscana recipe, this version delivers restaurant-style flavor that is easy to follow at home. Learn how to prepare Zuppa Toscana Recipe step by step.

zuppa toscana recipe ingredients
zuppa toscana recipe ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package smoked sausage or Italian sausage
  • 6 slices bacon
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 tablespoons chicken soup base or chicken bouillon
  • 2 medium potatoes, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, washed and chopped
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C)
  • Place sausage on a baking tray and bake for about 25 minutes until fully cooked
  • Remove sausage from oven, slice lengthwise, then cut into angled bite-sized pieces
  • In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy
  • Add chopped onion to the bacon fat and cook until soft and translucent
  • Remove bacon, crumble it, and set aside
  • Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant
  • Pour in water and add chicken soup base, stirring well
  • Add sliced potatoes and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender
  • Stir in cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, kale or spinach, and heavy cream
  • Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until greens are wilted and soup is heated through
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper
zuppa toscana recipe
zuppa toscana recipe

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Tips: For a crockpot zuppa toscana recipe, add all ingredients except cream and greens and cook on low for 6–7 hours, adding cream and greens in the final 30 minutes. For a keto zuppa toscana recipe, replace potatoes with cauliflower. For a dairy free zuppa toscana recipe, use coconut milk instead of cream.