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Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe - So easy to make and 10x better than the original! With Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach + bacon!

So easy to make and 10x better than the original! With Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach + bacon!

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe - So easy to make and 10x better than the original! With Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach + bacon!

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My husband always gets this at Olive Garden so I thought I’d make it at home for him. He RAVED about it- said it was better than Olive Garden’s and could eat it every night. Thanks so much for an easy yummy recipe!
Laurie
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A homemade replica version of the most favorited Olive Garden soup? Yes, please!

WHAT IS ZUPPA TOSCANA?

Zuppa toscana is a soup from northern Italy in Tuscany. Translated word for word, zuppa toscana literally means Tuscan soup, also known as minestra di pane in Italy (bread soup).

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe - So easy to make and 10x better than the original! With Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach + bacon!

Now this copycat recipe comes together in one single pot, which is always a win on those super busy weeknights (hello, easy clean up here), loaded with crumbled spicy Italian sausage, tender russet potatoes, sneaked in greens (kale or spinach) and crispy bacon.

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe - So easy to make and 10x better than the original! With Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach + bacon!

Serve with crusty bread as needed to sop up all that creamy, hearty goodness.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH ZUPPA TOSCANA

Tools For This Recipe

Dutch oven

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe: Frequently Asked Questions

Is this spicy?

The spicy Italian sausage does pack a little bit of heat but you can substitute mild Italian sausage as needed.

What is heavy cream?

Heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream) has one of the highest fat contents with about 36-40% fat. Half and half or whole milk are suitable substitutes, but will yield a lighter result.

Is this freezer-friendly?

Yes! You can freeze the leftovers without the heavy cream and bacon (cream soups tend to separate when frozen) in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop, adding heavy cream and bacon when serving.

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
So easy to make and 10x better than the original! With Italian sausage, potatoes, spinach + bacon!
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Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium hight heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; drain excess fat, reserving 2 tablespoons in the stockpot, and set aside.
  • Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat, reserving 2 tablespoons in the stockpot.
  • Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with bacon.

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