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Home » Crock Pot Soup Recipes » Copycat Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup

Copycat Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup

Published: Feb 19, 2021 · Modified: Feb 19, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bowl of Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup a Olive Garden copycat recipe
Copycat Olive Garden Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana soup in a bowl..

Love Olive Garden Soup? You can make this copycat Zuppa toscana soup at home.

Overhead photo of a bowl of Olive Garden Soup.

Are you craving a big bowl of this extremely popular Olive Garden soup because you haven't been eating out these days?

Just because you can't go out to the restaurant doesn't mean you can't enjoy a bowl of your favorite soup!

Italian Tuscan soup recipes are made with simple ingredients and always taste so good.

Homemade soup is perfect for dinner or lunch and with all this cold weather we all need a hot bowl of soup to warm us up.

Copycat Olive Garden Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe via flouronmyface.com

This crock pot soup recipe is packed full of the same flavors you love to eat when you can go out to Olive Garden.

It is made with Italian sausage, bacon, chunky potatoes, and fresh kale in a thick and creamy broth.

It is one of the best crock pot soup recipes I have ever tasted.

I am a big soup fan and eat it all year long.

I love making homemade soup in my crock pot because it is so easy!

Just load it up with the ingredients and in just a few hours you are serving up a big bowl of crock pot soup to the family.

Dinner can be that easy!

Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe made in the crock pot via flouronmyface.com

I love the extra rich and creamy broth from the heavy cream and fresh Parmesan cheese.

The red pepper flakes give it a nice spicy kick.

The Italian sausage and bacon make it a very satisfying crock pot meal.

And the cubed potatoes absorb the flavors of the sausage and bacon. Yum!

A tan bowl filled with a serving of Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe

Ingredients

  • 14 oz mild Italian Sausage, sliced
  • 16 oz bacon, sliced into one-inch pieces, divided
  • 1 ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 heaping tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 32 oz low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cup of water
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 - 6 cups kale
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Let's make soup!

Step 1: In a skillet sauté the sausage until browned. Place the cooked sausage into the crock pot.

Step 2: In the same skillet cook the bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon on a paper towel. Remove ½ cup of the bacon and set aside. Put the remaining bacon into the crock pot.

Step 3: In the same skillet cook the onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and toss with the onion for 1 minute. Pour the onion and garlic into the crock pot scraping all the bits into the crock pot.

Step 4: Add the potatoes, red pepper, salt, pepper, chicken broth and water to the crock pot.

Step 5: Slow cook on high for 4 hours.

Step 6: After 4 hours add the heavy cream and kale to the crock pot and mix well.

Step 7: Cook another 30 minutes or until the kale is tender.

Step 8: Serve each bowl with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of the reserved bacon.

Recipe FAQ's

Can you freeze Zuppa Toscana soup?

Yes, Zuppa Toscana soup freezes very well. Place the soup in a plastic, food grade container with a tight fitting lid. Freeze the soup for 4 to 6 months in an air tight container.

What is Zuppa toscana soup?

Zuppa toscana is a term that literally means a "Tuscan soup". This Italian classic soup recipe is made using fresh kale, zucchini, cannellini beans, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion, tomato, olive oil, salt, powdered chili, rigatino (bacon) , and served with toasted Tuscan bread.

Recipe Expert Tips

Below are some recipe tips to help you make the best bowl of soup ever!

  • Sausage & Bacon: The classic Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe is made with only bacon. You can skip the sausage if you prefer. I used Italian chicken sausage instead of pork sausage. You can use whatever type of sausage you like.
  • Kale: Kale is the tradition green to add to this Italian soup recipe but spinach can be a substitution in a pinch.
  • Classic: The classic recipe is served with toasted Tuscan bread. Any crusty bread can be substituted. Try my no-knead 5 minute bread recipe.

More recipes you'll love!

Below are a few of my other recipes you might like to try.

  • Bacon Cheddar Kale Chips
  • Basil Alfredo Sauce Recipe
  • Copycat Chai Tea Frappuccino
  • 21 DIY Coffee Shop Drinks
  • Crock Pot Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Bowl filled with Zuppa Toscana Soup.

Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana Soup is so easy to make in a crock pot. This recipe is packed full of all the same flavors like sausage, potatoes, and kale. Made extra rich and creamy from the heavy cream. If you love Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup than you will love this Copycat recipe.
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 25 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 1000 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 14 oz mild Italian Sausage sliced
  • 16 oz bacon sliced into one inch pieces, divided
  • 1 ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 32 oz low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 - 6 cups kale
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
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Instructions 

  • In a skillet sauté the sausage until browned. Place the cooked sausage into a slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet cook the bacon until crispy.  Drain the bacon on a paper towel. Remove ½ cup of the bacon and put the remaining bacon into the crock pot.
  • In the same pan cook the onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and toss with the onion for 1 minute. Pour the onion and garlic into the crock pot scraping all the bits into the crock pot.
  • Add the potatoes, red pepper, salt, pepper, chicken broth and water to the crock pot.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours add the heavy cream and kale to the crock pot and mix well.
  • Cook another 30 minutes or until the kale is tender.
  • Serve each bowl with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of the reserved bacon.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Sausage & Bacon: The classic Zuppa Toscana Soup recipe is made with bacon. You can skip the sausage if you prefer.
  • Kale: Spinach can be a substitution for kale in a pinch.
  • Classic recipe: The classic recipe is served with toasted Tuscan bread. Any crusty bread can be substituted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bowl | Calories: 1000kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 91g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 1166mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9125IU | Vitamin C: 125mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 3mg
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Don't forget to check out some of the other easy Crock Pot Soup recipes I have shared on the Crock Pot Soup recipes page.

Crock Pot Soup recipes that are hearty and delicious for any time of the year. Along with crock pot vegetarian soup recipes.
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  1. Cathy S.

    August 13, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    My daughter love kale. I'm not a big fan but I this recipe will change my mind. I will be making this soon!

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    • Arlene Mobley

      August 13, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Cathy enjoy the recipe. It is really good. You could use fresg spinach instead of the kale.

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