Zuppa Toscana

Name: Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces bacon (chopped); 1 pound ground pork (see note below about using Italian sausage as a substitute); 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 large yellow onion (chopped); 10 cups chicken broth; 3 cups Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and chopped (about 7 potatoes)); 1 cup heavy cream; 4 cups fresh baby kale (packed in measuring cup); additional salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Zuppa Toscana is a hearty creamy homemade soup made with spicy Italian sausage, potatoes and baby kale. This tasty Zuppa Toscana soup recipe is a copycat version of what you would find at The Olive Garden.

Updated at: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:03:52 GMT