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**Zuppa Toscana: A hearty and flavorful Italian soup**

Zuppa Toscana is a classic Italian soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. This soup is made with a flavorful broth, hearty vegetables, and tender Italian sausage. The broth is made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. The vegetables in the soup include potatoes, carrots, celery, and kale. The Italian sausage adds a delicious savory flavor to the soup. This soup is typically served with crusty bread or a side salad.

The article provides three different recipes for Zuppa Toscana. The first recipe is a classic version of the soup. The second recipe is a lightened-up version that uses turkey sausage instead of Italian sausage. The third recipe is a vegetarian version of the soup that uses vegetable broth and tofu instead of sausage.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHOLE30 ZUPPA TOSCANA



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A whole30 rendition of the popular soup served at Olive Garden.

Provided by Alex

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 strips bacon, diced medium
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 lb hot Italian sausage ((if you buy it in the links, you can remove from casing) (chicken or turkey sausage is okay to use, also!))
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp arrowroot flour
32 oz. carton of chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups peeled russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups chopped lacinato kale, ripped from stem ((or one bunch))
1 cup Nut Pods Original Dairy-Free Creamer
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp lemon juice ((or the juice of 1 lemon))

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is just crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. While reserving the bacon fat in the the pot.
  • Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and sausage into the pot. Cook, breaking up meat with back of spoon, until cooked through, or no longer pink. About 4-5 minutes.
  • Add arrowroot into the sausage mixture and stir until well incorporated into the meat mixture. While stirring, slowly pour in chicken broth. Bring the soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, add the italian seasoning, chopped kale and potatoes. Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, remove the lid from the pot and stir in the creamer, nutritional yeast, and lemon. Cook for 5 more minutes, simmering uncovered, just to mend the flavors and the cream.
  • Serve in bowls topped with the cooked bacon bits. Enjoy!

COPYCAT ZUPPA TOSCANA



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We were so smitten with Olive Garden's most popular soup, we decided to crack the code so that we could make it ourselves on those days that we just can't get there.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 strips thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 to 5 large russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large white onion, diced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
6 cups curly kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon; set aside to drain. Add the Italian sausage to the drippings and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add the potatoes, garlic and onion to the drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with the crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Add the chicken broth, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the kale, heavy cream, bacon and sausage and cook over medium heat until the kale is tender, another 5 minutes. Stir in the vinegar just before serving.

QUICK SUPER-DELICIOUS ZUPPA TOSCANA



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If you love the Zuppa Toscana at your local chain Italian restaurant, you will adore this soup. The rich soup is made with Italian sausage, potatoes, cream, and crushed red pepper. It is truly satisfying and irresistible. Tuck into this on a cold day and you are sure to be warmed all the way down to your toes.

Provided by Rosemary Baker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
1 ¼ teaspoons red pepper flakes
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
8 ¾ cups chicken broth
6 potatoes, thinly sliced
6 cups chopped fresh kale
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cook and stir Italian sausage and red pepper flakes in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer sausage mixture to a bowl.
  • Stir bacon into the same Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain fat, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings in the Dutch oven.
  • Stir onion and garlic into bacon; cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth into bacon mixture; bring to a boil. Stir potatoes and kale into broth; cook until potatoes are tender and soup is flavorful, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir sausage and heavy whipping cream into soup, reduce heat to medium, and cook until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 826.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SUPER-DELICIOUS ZUPPA TOSCANA



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This is an oh-so-good recipe. Just the right amount of spice to make you take a cold drink but definitely keep coming back for more! This soup is irresistible!

Provided by souporsweets

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
1 ¼ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
6 potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
¼ bunch fresh spinach, tough stems removed

Steps:

  • Cook the Italian sausage and red pepper flakes in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the bacon in the same Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings with the bacon in the bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the Dutch oven with the bacon and onion mixture; bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, and boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream and the cooked sausage; heat through. Mix the spinach into the soup just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2386.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your soup. Look for ripe vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality chicken broth.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste: If you like your soup spicier, add more red pepper flakes. If you prefer a creamier soup, add more cream or milk. And if you want a more substantial soup, add more potatoes or kale.
  • Make sure to cook the sausage thoroughly: This will help to prevent the soup from becoming greasy.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil: This will add an extra layer of flavor and richness to the soup.

Conclusion:

Zuppa Toscana is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Zuppa Toscana a try.

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