Zuppa Toscana is a hearty and flavorful Italian soup that is made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and beans. It is a popular dish at Olive Garden, but it is also easy to make at home. This article provides two recipes for Zuppa Toscana: a traditional recipe and a slow cooker recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and satisfying soup. The traditional recipe takes about an hour to make, while the slow cooker recipe can be made in just a few minutes of prep time. So whether you are short on time or want to let your soup simmer all day, there is a Zuppa Toscana recipe in this article that is perfect for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN'S ZUPPA TOSCANA
This is the BEST tasting soup I have ever had. If you want a savory soup that is full of flavor and light on the calories, this is it! You'll never want regular potato soup again!
Provided by Jeremiah Comer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 gallons, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot on medium-high heat add the ground sausage and crushed red pepper flakes. Using a spatula, break up the sausage until it is fully cooked through. Pour the cooked sausage into a large bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot add the olive oil, chopped onion, and real bacon pieces until the onions become translucent and begin to brown (about 10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water to the pot and stir well to get all the sweet onion flavor from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken concentrate and stir to combine. Add the remaining 8 cups of water.
- Add potatoes and cook until fork tender. You may wish to add more salt, but be careful because the chicken base is very salty. Taste for saltiness after each addition.
- After the potatoes are done, add the cooked sausage back into the soup. Skim off most of the fat from the sausage that floats onto the surface using a large spoon.
- Add the fresh kale and stir in to allow the leaves to soften slightly. It will seem like too much, but it will cook down with time.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir.
- Add freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
- Garnish each serving with shredded parmesan or pecorino romano cheese, if desired.
BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by BobN
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft. 30 minutes before serving: Mix flour into cream removing lumps. Add cream and kale to the crock pot, stir. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Serve hot.
ZUPPA TOSCANA (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN)
Steps:
- 1. Brown sausage links in a sauté pan. 2. Cut links in half lengthwise, then cut slices. 3. Place sausage, chicken broth, garlic, potatoes and onion in slow cooker. Add just enough water to cover the vegetables and meat. 4. Cook on high 3-4 hours (low 5-6 hours) until potatoes are soft. 30 minutes before serving: 5. Mix flour into cream removing lumps. 6. Add cream, kale, and bacon to the crock pot, stir. 7. Cook on high 30 minutes or until broth thickens slightly. 8. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. BEST. SOUP. EVER!!!!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a good quality broth will make all the difference in the taste of your soup.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of sausage. Italian sausage, kielbasa, or even breakfast sausage can all be used in this soup.
- If you don't have any kale on hand, you can use spinach or collard greens instead.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
- Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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