Best 6 Tuscan Potato Soup Zuppa Toscana Recipes

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**Tuscan Potato Soup (Zuppa Toscana): A hearty and flavorful Italian classic**

Tuscan potato soup, also known as Zuppa Toscana, is a traditional Italian soup that combines the comforting flavors of sausage, kale, potatoes, and beans in a rich and flavorful broth. Originating from the Tuscany region of Italy, this rustic soup is a staple in many Italian households and is enjoyed during the colder months. This recipe collection offers a variety of takes on this classic dish, ranging from the traditional version to creative variations with added ingredients like butternut squash, bacon, or pesto. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian cuisine or simply looking for a hearty and satisfying soup to warm you up on a chilly day, these Tuscan potato soup recipes are sure to delight your taste buds. From the simple and comforting to the more adventurous and flavorful, there's a recipe here for everyone to enjoy. So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the culinary delights of Tuscany!

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

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.

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

TUSCAN POTATO SOUP (ZUPPA TOSCANA)



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There are a number of recipes out there that try to duplicate Olive Garden's "Zuppa Toscana" appetizer soup but they usually call for artificial ingredients or seriously lack in flavor. With or without the addition of chopped kale leaves this all-natural and economical family dish is chock full of traditional flavors and is nearly identical to Olive Garden's signature dish. Hint: To reduce the fat content of this soup make sure to remove the kale leaves before serving; they absorb grease.

Provided by GenYChef

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
9 cups water
3 -5 pieces bacon
1 lb Italian sausage, loose-ground
4 large russet potatoes, skin-on and cut into bite sized chunks
1 large white onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup half-and-half
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2-1 tablespoon black pepper (to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, ground
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, ground (optional)
2 cups kale leaves, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot combine the water, chicken broth, salt, and potatoes and set to a low boil.
  • In a separate pan fry up the bacon until slightly crispy and set aside; save the bacon grease.
  • In the same pan used to cook the bacon add the Italian sausage, onion, and olive oil and simmer on low until the sausage is browned and the consistency of hamburger.
  • Chop the bacon into small shreds (use a specialty mincer or food processor to save time) and add to the cooked sausage, then add everything into the soup pot.
  • Mix the garlic, powders, and half-and-half into the soup pot and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • 5 Minutes before serving mix in the chopped kale leaves.

OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP



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This is The Olive Garden's recipe, from their cookbook. It is not a copycat. It has been cut down to make a more reasonable size. I have made this for several years, and everyone who has tasted it, loves it. It is a hearty meal in itself, or it can be served with salad and bread. This is especially good on a cold winter night ! ***I have edited the cooking order to make the preparation time shorter.***

Provided by Karen Anne Newton RN

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups water
7 chicken bouillon cubes (not granules)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 lb russet potato, peeled and sliced (Or cubed. About 3 large)
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 large white onion, diced
1 bunch fresh kale, torn in small pieces (or 16 oz. bag of prewashed and cut Kale. Discard stems)
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces bacon bits, Hormel is good

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, put water, bouillon, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, and potatoes. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Sauté the sausage and onion in a skillet, until the sausage is brown, then add it to the stockpot, along with the Kale. Simmer for 20 - 30 minutes, or until Kale and potatoes are tender.
  • Add the cream and bacon bits, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Notes:.
  • I use 10 medium size potatoes.
  • Half and Half can be substituted for the heavy cream if desired.
  • Kale can be found in the produce department of most grocery stores.
  • The soup at The Olive Garden is not thick. If you wish yours to be more like a cream soup, simply simmer it longer, and mash some of the potatoes in the pot with a wooden spoon, and stir frequently until of the desired consistency.

ZUPPA TOSCANA



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Italian Tuscan sausage soup.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
¾ cup chopped onion
6 slices bacon
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups kale - washed, dried, and shredded
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 quart water
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Layer the sausage links onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until done. Cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.
  • Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.
  • Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1 minute. Add chicken base or bouillon, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1925.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ZUPPA TOSCANA: ITALIAN POTATO SAUSAGE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Zuppa Toscana: Italian Potato Sausage Soup Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-25252

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16-ounce) package breakfast sausage
3/4 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and quartered, then sliced thin
4 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon base
2 cups kale, chopped
3 to 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Sauté sausage in a large pan over medium heat until browned. Transfer sausage to a separate bowl, reserving any grease in the pan. Add in the onion, garlic and potatoes to the pan with sausage grease and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent Add water and chicken base. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often. After soup comes to a boil, cook for another 10-15 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Add in kale, bacon crumbles and cream. Continue cooking over medium heat until kale has softened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to simmer and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make Tuscan potato soup, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Tuscan potato soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give this recipe a try.

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