Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden Copycat

Name: Zuppa Toscana - Olive Garden Copycat
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 oz bacon (chopped); 1 lb Italian Sausage (The "Hot" variety); 1 head of garlic (about 10 large cloves, peeled and minced or pressed); 1 onion (medium, finely diced); 6 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock); 4 cups water; 5 russet potatoes (medium, peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces*); 1 kale bundle (leaves stripped and chopped (6 cups)); 1 cup whipping cream (or 1 can full fat unsweetened coconut milk); salt and black pepper to taste; Parmesan cheese (optional, to serve)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:35min

Homemade Zuppa Toscana is loaded with Italian sausage, bacon, kale and potatoes. Learn how to make Zuppa Toscana soup as made popular by Olive Garden!

Updated at: Sun, 24 May 2026 01:05:18 GMT