{"id":60671,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/potato-sausage-kale-soup\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T11:12:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T17:12:45","slug":"potato-sausage-kale-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/potato-sausage-kale-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Zuppa Toscana"},"content":{"rendered":"
Who doesn’t love a good copycat recipe? It’s a smart way to bring the restaurant home. Like our copycat Olive Garden Minestrone soup<\/a>, you don’t need a fancy commercial kitchen to make this copycat<\/a> Zuppa Toscana. Just toss the ingredients in a pot, and in about 30 minutes you’ll have a delicious, creamy, homemade version of this iconic Olive Garden recipe. That’s faster than going out to eat! You might even have time to whip up a batch of copycat Olive Garden breadsticks<\/a>!<\/p>\n Zuppa Toscana is a vegetable and bean soup made with kale, zucchini, cannellini beans, potatoes and tomatoes. Historically, most people in the Tuscan countryside would have used affordable seasonal vegetables and beans to make Zuppa Toscana. Then, the leftovers were often used to make ribollita (aka Italian bread soup<\/a>).<\/p>\n In a large stockpot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until no longer pink. As the sausage cooks, break it up into crumbles. When the sausage is brown, remove it from the pot to a towel-lined plate to drain. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the stockpot.<\/p>\n Add the finely chopped onion to the same pot with the reserved fat and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Return the sausage to the pot.<\/p>\n Next, add the chicken bouillon granules, garlic powder, pepper, cubed red potatoes and fresh kale. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let the soup simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>If you don’t have heavy cream on hand, try these heavy cream substitutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n While the soup simmers, whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1\/4 cup of water until smooth. Once the potatoes are tender, stir the cornstarch mixture (“slurry”) into the soup. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the soup thickens. Serve immediately, topped with crumbled bacon.<\/p>\n If you prefer a thicker soup, either reduce the amount of milk or<\/em> increase the amount of cornstarch.<\/p>\n Store leftover Zuppa Toscana in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. This soup can be frozen<\/a> for up to 6 months and reheated later for a quick, filling meal. If you’re concerned about the soup separating since it’s cream-based, follow these simple steps for best results:<\/p>\n Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, comforting soup that’s good for the soul…but may not be the best<\/em> choice if you’re watching what you eat. Made with Italian sausage, bacon and heavy cream, this soup is relatively high in fat, cholesterol and calories. But it’s possible to adapt this recipe to make a healthier Zuppa Toscana.<\/p>\n No, Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana is not spicy. However, this copycat recipe can be made spicy by choosing a spicy Italian sausage rather than mild. For an extra kick, add up to 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the sausage as it cooks.<\/p>\n We love to serve this cozy soup with a loaf of crusty Italian bread<\/a> and a simple Italian salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You can make a copycat Zuppa Toscana that’s even better than the Olive Garden recipe. 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We served it with a warm loaf of Italian bread and that was the perfect accompaniment to this soup!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Joan626"},"reviewBody":" Delicious, and so easy to make!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":" Easy & delicious! Having only had the spicy version, I enjoyed trying it a different way. For the potatoes, a quart of canned yellow potatoes was used. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Leann726"},"reviewBody":" Just made this soup. Easy to make. Great flavor. But how do I get it to thicken up? I used corn starch, twice, and it still never thickened up. I'll take any advice regarding this his issue, otherwise very good soup. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NH-rescue"},"reviewBody":" A nice, hearty soup - great for a cold winter's evening. I substituted an equivalent amount of baby red potatoes (cut in half) for the red potatoes, and they cooked very evenly. The crumbled bacon at the end added a nice finishing touch!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Butcher2boy"},"reviewBody":" The soup was hearty and was great with our homemade wild game sausage. I followed the directions as written but my cream and milk curdled, I did use whole milk. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JGa2595176"},"reviewBody":"Tasty, fast, one pot meal. Family enjoyed and would make again. Especially great on a cold fall or winter night! Served with a green salad and a crusty bread.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nebraskarancher"},"reviewBody":"I love sausage and potatoes in soup. To speed up the cooking and avoid scorching the milk I usually cook the potatoes with the sausage before you add your liquids. It does shorten up the cooking time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bbjbobbijo"},"reviewBody":"I added some red pepper flakes","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"resalee"},"reviewBody":"Love this soup! Not too thick, not too runny. Easy to make and very tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina"},"reviewBody":"Delicious. I skipped the cornstarch step and added white beans.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kitchenwitch2"},"reviewBody":"I went to an Italian restaurant for some recently! There famous version was terrible,watery, flavorless,hardly could see the chopped meat, didn't see any greens either! I was very disappointed, Sooo I made this recipe myself! If you like it creamier you can use heavy cream for milk, chicken broth for water. If you like it thicker you can use instant mashed potatoes, rather than white sauce. I used 4 cheese flavored I had. I also used fresh spinach rather than Kale. Only because I don't like kale, but love spinach. Excellent!!! Yummy!!! I always make a huge batch! Love it!!! Thank You!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jackiesaner"},"reviewBody":"This is a wonderful Italian soup. It's much better using Italian Sausage instead of plain pork sausage and 4 slices of cooked bacon cut in 2 inch pieces. Replace the milk with 3 cups of chicken broth along with 1 cup of heavy cream. Kale can be replaced with fresh spinach. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Paula"},"reviewBody":"This is such an awesome soup and easily adapts to what you have in your kitchen. No worries if you have heavy cream, half and half, chicken broth, different kinds of sausage! One variation we love is to make it with andouille sausage, diced, and fresh spinach. We are much more likely to use those items for other things. It makes the perfect amount of heat if you love spicy soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ReynaldoMoreno"},"reviewBody":"i used one russet and one red potato. i mashed about 1\/2 of the russet to thicken since they break down easily when cooked. used 3 cups chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. left out the cornstarch. Excellent. its a definite go-to around here now.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nancy"},"reviewBody":"This was a welcome change to the soups we usually serve. It tasted rich, without having the excessive amount of heavy cream. My husband loves spicy, so I purchased the 'hot' sausage. This added a wonderful flavor and additional layer of depth. This is definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"misseblo"},"reviewBody":"I prepared this recipe tonight for dinner despite the current unFall-like temperatures in NC. It was a big hit with my family. I substituted ground chicken for pork & seasoned ithe meat with poultry seasoning and minced garlic. It is definitely a keeper! I plan to serve it at my Thanksgiving eve family dinner!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sjpoor"},"reviewBody":"I adjusted this slightly because of what was on hand. Used low sodium 32 oz chicken broth, no milk but did use the cream and added the red pepper flakes. Yummy. Our 19 year old grandson was visiting and just loved it....so much so that the next day when hubby and I were planning on eating it for lunch we realized all the sausage had disappeared. When confronted he looked a little sheepish and said that he really loved the soup...especially the sausage. We still give him a bad time about that.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MikeCarignan"},"reviewBody":"This for me was an easy 5 star. I\u2019m from New England and love a hearty chowder type of soup. This definitely gave me a new weapon in my tastebud arsenal! Absolutely fantastic actually. I have always been proud of my version of a cream based chowder using the methods I know but here was a slightly different take and has swayed me to incorporate the trick to the creamy smooth and rich flavor base that comes before the full bodied sausage. I really just loved the texture and flavor profiles. Bravo! 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Zuppa Toscana Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Brown the sausage<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Saute onions<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Add seasonings, potatoes and kale<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Stir in milk and cream<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Thicken with cornstarch<\/h3>\n
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Is Zuppa Toscana healthy?<\/h3>\n
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Is Zuppa Toscana spicy?<\/h3>\n
What do you serve with Zuppa Toscana?<\/h3>\n