Vegan Zuppa Toscana

Name: Vegan Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (400g) vegan hot Italian sausage (such as Beyond Meat); 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed); 1 small onion (diced); 4-6 cloves garlic (minced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 1 medium carrot (peeled and diced); 6 cups vegetable broth (use chicken-style veggie bouillon to make it extra savory; see notes); 4 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cubed); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf; 4 packed cups Tuscan (lacinato) kale (about 1 bunch, stalks removed, thinly sliced); 1 cup cashew cream or vegan heavy cream substitute (recipe follows, or see notes for substitutions); salt and pepper (to taste); 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked 4+ hours or overnight); 3/4 cup water; vegan parmesan-style shreds (such as Follow Your Heart or Violife); vegan bacon crumbles

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

Homemade Vegan Zuppa Toscana with Italian sausage, hearty potatoes, and tender kale in a creamy broth. Just like the popular Olive Garden soup but plant-based.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:21:57 GMT