Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat
Description
Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat replicates the classic soup featuring browned Italian sausage sautéed with onions, garlic, and oregano. Russet potatoes cook in chicken broth under pressure, softening completely. Kale is stirred in just before serving to wilt but retain texture. The addition of half and half enriches the broth providing a creamy finish without overwhelming the soup’s balance.
The cooking method concentrates flavors quickly and yields a satisfying soup with a combination of meaty, starchy, and fresh elements. The mild seasoning allows the sausage and potatoes to shine, complemented by kale’s slight bitterness.
This soup works well as a comforting lunch or light dinner and pairs well with crusty bread to soak up the broth. It reheats well and provides leftovers for another meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage casing removed, mild
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 3 russet potato chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ½ bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Add olive oil and sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in potatoes and chicken broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer's directions.
- Stir in kale until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in half and half until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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