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Zuppa Toscana Soup

This easy, one-pot Zuppa Toscana soup is a copycat recipe for Olive Garden’s popular soup. Made with Italian sausage, kale and coconut cream, this soup is dairy-free, hearty and so comforting!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 6 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pound sweet/mild or hot Italian sausage or Italian chicken sausage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups gold potatoes or russet potatoes chopped in half then in 1/2 in chunks – about 4-5 medium potatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth or chicken bone broth plus more as needed
  • 1 .5 oz can coconut cream or coconut milk
  • 4 cups curly kale de-stemmed and chopped
  • cooked bacon for topping (optional)
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add oil to a dutch oven or large pot and heat over medium heat. Once hot add onion and salt and sauté for 6-7 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.
  2. Add sausage, Italian seasoning, black pepper and red pepper flakes and cook for about 10 minutes until sausage is cooked through and browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  3. Add potatoes, broth and coconut cream. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 25-30 minutes until potatoes break down slightly and are fork-tender.
  4. Add kale and simmer for about 5 more minutes until kale is wilted.
  5. Serve hot topped with bacon and Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days—it tastes even better as the flavors develop! For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month, but keep in mind the potatoes may get a bit mushy. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove when ready to enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 928mg (39%) Potassium 491mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 928mg 39%
Potassium 491mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.