The Best Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana – Olive Garden Copy Cat

Looking for an easy and delicious soup recipe? Look no further than this Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana – Olive Garden Copy Cat. With only a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and comforting soup on the table in no time. Plus, the Instant Pot makes this soup quick and easy to cook. So give it a try today!

When I first went to college, a friend posted on Facebook about THE BEST SOUP EVER. 

I asked her to send it to me, and I was so excited when it arrived in my email. 

It was a recipe for Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana – and at that point, I’d never had it (up until that time in my life, Olive Garden wasn’t a place we frequented as much as we do now). It only took a few bites for me to realize it was one of the best soups around.

So, obviously, I had to make a homemade version for the Instant Pot – and it is D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. Not only that – it’s super easy!

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds of russet potatoes, sliced
• 6 cups water
• Better than Boullion (you could also just do 6 cups of chicken broth – whatever is easiest)  
• ½ cup chopped Onion
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic
• ¼ cup Bacon bits
• 1 lb Italian Sausage
• 1 tablespoon Oregano
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• A couple of bunches of Kale, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt  (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Turn the instant pot to saute. Cook and crumble sausage.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
3. Add in broth, bacon bits, and oregano and stir. 
4. Add in potatoes. 
5. Put the lid on.
6. Put on soup setting for 5 minutes.
7. Naturally, release pressure for 5 minutes. Then release all the pressure immediately using quick pressure release. 
8. Add heavy cream, stir.
9. Add in seasonings to taste. Also, add in about 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
10. Stir in kale and let it wilt for a few minutes. 
11. Serve! Delicious when parmesan cheese is served on top. 

What can I substitute the heavy cream with? 

You could use half and half. My mom has also just used regular 2% milk as well with success. Heavy cream just tends to yield the creamiest results 🙂 

Do I have to use kale?

 I know some people will use spinach instead, so that is an option. I wouldn’t omit kale or spinach altogether, though. 

How can I make this healthier?

• You could use half and half or 2% milk instead of cream.
• Turkey or chicken sausage instead of pork sausage

Can I freeze this? 

Yep! Just make sure to let it cool completely and freeze in a freezer bag, making sure to lay it flat. We also really love Souper Cubes, which are designed for freezing soup!

How can I make this in the slow cooker?

 I would put all the ingredients except for the heavy cream and kale in the slow cooker for 2-3 hours on high, or 4-5 on low. Stir in the heavy cream and kale shortly before serving. 

More Recipes You May Enjoy:

• Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe with Sausage
• Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup Recipe
• Instant Pot Ham Potato and Cheddar Soup

If you’re looking for an amazing Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana recipe, this is the one to try! It’s a copycat of the Olive Garden version and it’s delicious. We hope you enjoy it!