Best 2 Zuppa Toscana Soup Olive Garden Clone Recipes

When it comes to hearty, comforting soups, Zuppa Toscana is a dish that always delivers. This Olive Garden classic combines creamy broth, tender potatoes, spicy sausage, savory kale, and flavorful bacon to create a delightful symphony of textures and tastes. If you're seeking a delectable Zuppa Toscana soup recipe that captures the essence of the Olive Garden experience, you've come to the right place. Prepare to indulge in a culinary journey as we explore the secrets to crafting this beloved soup at home. Let's dive right in and discover how to recreate this comforting classic in your kitchen.

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HEALTHIER ZUPPA TOSCANA (OLIVE GARDEN CLONE)

Healthier Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Clone) image

An attempt to recreate a healthier version of an Olive Garden favorite. If you use sausage with fennel seed, you can omit the aniseed.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories European

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 (32 ounce) low sodium chicken broth
3 pieces bacon, chopped
1 large onion white, diced fine
6 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch kale, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup half-and-half cream, fat-free
1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2-1 teaspoon salt, depending on taste
1 dash red pepper flakes
black pepper

Steps:

In a large stock pot, cook the bacon until somewhat done.
Add the onion and saute until almost caramelized (golden color).
Add chicken stock and water, then bring to a light boil and add potatoes.
Cook Italian sausage (with casings removed) separately in a skillet.
When nearly done add garlic to the pan and cook until sausage is done and the consistency of ground beef.
Add mixture to the stock.
When the potatoes have softened, gently press some of them to the side of the pan to thicken the soup; leaving some whole.
Add fat free half and half, spinach, salt, aniseed, and peppers.

ZUPPA TOSCANA SOUP (OLIVE GARDEN CLONE)

Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Clone) image

I have tried quite a few different recipes that state they are a Zuppa Toscana Copy Cat but none of them had much flavor and while they were close I set out to make a soup that is Zuppa Toscana.

Provided by Chef Wahoo

Categories Low Protein

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 (32 ounce) kitchen basics chicken stock (don't substitute with broth) or 2 quarts homemade chicken stock (don't substitute with broth)
3 pieces bacon
1 large onion white, diced fine
3 -4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch swiss chard or 1 bunch kale, cut into bite size pieces
2/3 cup cream or 2/3 cup half-and-half cream
6 cups water
1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2-1 teaspoon salt, depending on taste
1 dash red pepper flakes
black pepper

Steps:

Bring chicken stock and water to a light boil and add potatoes.
In a skillet (preferably cast iron or enameled cast iron) cook bacon until somewhat done and remove (but do not add bacon to the soup, save for a BLT or something).
Sauté the onion in the bacon rendering until almost caramelized (golden color).
Remove and put in boiling stock.
In the same skillet add olive oil and cook Italian sausage (with casings removed).
Add garlic with the sausage and cook until sausage is done and the consistency of ground hamburger meat.
Add mixture to the stock.
By this time check to see if potatoes are cooked by trying to squish them on the side of the stock pot.
When they are done reduce heat and add cream and Swiss chard, salt, anise, red pepper, black pepper.
Serve with garlic bread or corn bread (or even better an herbed Parmesan corn bread).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 945.6, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 21.1

Tips:

Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. Look for fresh vegetables, herbs, and chicken or Italian sausage.
Don't overcrowd the pot: If you add too many ingredients to the pot, the soup will be too thick and the flavors will be muted. Add the ingredients in stages, starting with the vegetables and then adding the chicken or Italian sausage, kale, and beans.
Cook the soup low and slow: Zuppa Toscana is a hearty soup that benefits from being cooked low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and meld together.
Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic, or red pepper flakes.
Serve the soup with crusty bread or a side salad: Zuppa Toscana is a delicious meal on its own, but it can also be served with crusty bread or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Zuppa Toscana is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, chicken or Italian sausage, kale, and beans, Zuppa Toscana is a soup that the whole family will enjoy.