Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Name: Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 lb. ground Italian sausage; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (32 oz) container chicken stock (4 cups); 3 cups russet potatoes, cubed; 1 tsp. salt (to taste); 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 2 cups kale, washed and cut into bite size pieces; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; Garnish: Parmesan cheese, grated, to taste

Servings: persons

5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 lb. ground Italian sausage
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 oz) container chicken stock (4 cups)
3 cups russet potatoes, cubed
1 tsp. salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
2 cups kale, washed and cut into bite size pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Garnish: Parmesan cheese, grated, to taste

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["First chop up your kale. If you've never worked with greens before, it's important to remove the stems", "and wash any grit off. Cut the kale in a ""V"" pattern to separate the leaves from the stem. Chop up leaves into bite size pieces. You want about 2 cups worth of leaves.", "", "Then throw kale into a colander and rinse well to remove any dirt or grit that might still be hanging", "on.", "", "Let it drain well.", "", "Meanwhile, in a large pot, brown and crumble sausage along with onions.", "", "During the last couple minutes of cooking, toss in minced garlic.", "", "Once cooked, drain excess grease.", "", "Return sausage mixture back to pot and pour in chicken stock.", "", "Then add in cubed potatoes.", "", "Cover pot and allow potatoes to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until tender.", "", "Once potatoes are tender, pour in heavy cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper.", "", "Then add in kale and chopped, cooked bacon.", "", "Stir again. Bring mixture back up to a simmer and allow the kale to soften and wilt.", "", "Give it a taste test (be careful - it's hot!) and see if you need more seasoning like salt or pepper.", "", "Then serve!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, 1 lb. ground Italian sausage, 1 yellow onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana

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