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This Whole30 zuppa toscana copycat recipe is so good you\u2019d never think it\u2019d fit into a Whole 30 meal plan but with one small swap from the original copycat recipe, you can eat this throughout your 30 days! Filled with sausage, hearty veggies, and a creamy broth \u2013 this zuppa toscana soup is an Olive Garden copycat recipe you\u2019ll want to make over and over again.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Best Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe<\/h2>\n

I\u2019m a big fan of Olive Garden. Give me a never ending pasta bowl and breadsticks any day. Unlimited soup and salad? Sign me up.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t have onions but Olive Garden\u2019s zuppa toscana soup always looks and smells so good, so I decided to work with my husband (he can eat the soup) to make my own copycat version at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They actually said it might be better than Olive Garden\u2019s!\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s so good. Seriously. It\u2019s one of the only soups (this and my grandma\u2019s chicken noodle soup) that I crave all the time, even when it\u2019s hot out. And that\u2019s saying something.<\/p>\n

The combination of the creamy broth with the hearty potatoes and sausage is what soups are meant to be. Serve it up with a little toasted bread (unless you\u2019re doing Whole 30 or looking for something gluten-free) for the ultimate winter meal!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

This soup is basically made up of meat, potatoes, and veggies, making it perfect if you\u2019re trying to eat paleo or Whole 30 because the substitutes are simple! It\u2019s the perfect hearty soup for one of these fall themed parties or a favorite things party where your favorite thing is soup!<\/p>\n

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Ingredient notes & whole 30 Substitutions <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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  • Olive oil<\/strong> \u2013 you can also use avocado oil or ghee in place of the olive oil. I actually recommend using avocado or ghee because they\u2019re designed to cook at higher temperatures but I know not everyone has them on hand. <\/li>\n
  • Ground Italian sausage<\/strong> \u2013 we typically use sweet Italian but you can just use regular mild Italian or even spicy Italian if you want a little more heat. You could also use cased sausages crumbled up. <\/li>\n
  • Chicken broth<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re doing Whole 30, substitute this with chicken bone broth (or just do that anyway \u2013 it has tons of flavor!) <\/li>\n
  • Potatoes<\/strong> \u2013 I recommend large russet potatoes for easy cutting (and they seem to hold up longer before dissolving). We like to peels ours but you can use them with the peel on as well, just make sure to cut away any bad spots <\/li>\n
  • Kale<\/strong> \u2013 make it easier on yourself by buying the pre-washed kale that you can just cut up. If you don\u2019t, make sure to take the kale off of the stalks, wash and dry well, then cut up. <\/li>\n
  • Heavy whipping cream<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re doing Whole 30, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream to make it dairy free, you won\u2019t taste any difference! If you want it to be a bit thinner, you can also use coconut milk. <\/li>\n
  • Salt<\/strong> \u2013 the amount of salt you\u2019ll use will depend on what kind of chicken broth you\u2019re using. The recipe calls for kosher salt to salt the carrots but then you\u2019ll also salt to taste at the end \u2013 use your best tastebuds and remember that most people will be garnishing with salty parmesan cheese! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Tip! <\/h2>\n

    Make sure your carrots are all cut around the same size so that the cook at the same speed. I like to cut small rounds for the smaller portions of the carrot then cut the carrot in half and cut half-rounds for the upper, thicker, portion of the carrot. <\/p>\n

    Same thing with the potatoes \u2013 cut them in 1 inch pieces or as close to that as possible so that they cook at the same pace. If you have really big pieces and really small pieces, you\u2019ll end up with some potatoes dissolving before the other ones are completely cooked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Want something without the meat? Try this Weight Watchers potato soup instead!<\/p>\n

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    How to make Zuppa Toscana<\/h2>\n

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    Making this zuppa toscana copycat recipe is a little more complicated than opening a can of soup and dumping it in a pot but aren\u2019t all homemade soup recipes?<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s almost that easy. I\u2019ve included step by step instructions below (and even more detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post) and there is also a video in this post that you can watch to see how easy this is! It\u2019s simply a matter of cooking, chopping, and chowing down!<\/p>\n

    1 \u2013 Cook the sausage<\/h3>\n

    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once heated, and the Italian sausage into the pot. Cook the sausage, continuing to break it up, until it has browned, about 8 minutes. <\/p>\n

    Once browned, remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate with a paper towel, leaving the oil in the pot. Do not turn down the heat. <\/p>\n

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    Prep Your Other Ingredients<\/h2>\n

    Once you start cooking, this soup moves fast, so I highly recommend prepping all of your other ingredients while you are cooking the sausage (or before) so that you can just toss everything into the pot when you hit that point in the recipe. You don\u2019t want to burn garlic because you don\u2019t have the chicken broth ready to go. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    2 \u2013 Cook the Veggies for your zuppa toscana<\/h3>\n

    Add your oil of choice to the hot pot then immediately add the diced carrots and salt to the pot. Cook the carrots, stirring frequently, until they begin to caramelize, about three minutes. <\/p>\n

    Once the carrots are caramelized, add the minced garlic, and continue stirring for one more minute.<\/p>\n

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    3 \u2013 Add your Liquids<\/h3>\n

    After the minute, immediately add the chicken broth, cut potatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pot and bring to a boil. <\/p>\n

    Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender (soft when you stick a fork into them, but they hopefully shouldn\u2019t be falling apart). <\/p>\n

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    4 \u2013 Finish the copycat zuppa toscana<\/h3>\n

    Add the kale, reserved sausage (that you cooked earlier) and cream (heavy cream for regular soup, coconut cream for Whole 30) to the pot and stir to mix it in. <\/p>\n

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    Simmer for four more minutes to let the kale cook and the cream combine into the broth. Once it\u2019s done simmering, salt to taste \u2013 the amount will be dependent on what kind of chicken broth you used and how salty it is. <\/p>\n

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    Then remove it from heat and serve immediately. <\/p>\n

    Let people top their own with grated parmesan cheese and crispy bacon crumbles (if desired). <\/p>\n

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    What to Serve with Zuppa Toscana <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

    While zuppa toscana is a whole meal right in one bowl of soup between the veggies, potatoes, and sausage \u2013 if you want something to serve it with, try one of these!<\/p>\n