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!
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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:
- Turn the instant pot to saute. Cook and crumble sausage.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
- Add in broth, bacon bits, and oregano and stir.
- Add in potatoes.
- Put the lid on.
- Put on soup setting for 5 minutes.
- Naturally, release pressure for 5 minutes. Then release all the pressure immediately using quick pressure release.
- Add heavy cream, stir.
- Add in seasonings to taste. Also, add in about 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Stir in kale and let it wilt for a few minutes.
- Serve! Delicious when parmesan cheese is served on top.
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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.
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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
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!
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)
Instructions
- Turn the instant pot to saute. Cook and crumble sausage.
- Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent.
- Add in broth, bacon bits, and oregano and stir.
- Add in potatoes.
- Put the lid on.
- Put on soup setting for 5 minutes.
- Naturally, release pressure for 5 minutes. Then release all the pressure immediately using quick pressure release.
- Add heavy cream, stir.
- Add in seasonings to taste. Also add in about 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Stir in kale and let it wilt for a few minutes.
- Serve! Delicious when parmesan cheese is served on top.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 637Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 899mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 24g
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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!
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Yum! This sounds delicious! I might have to try it without the meat, too!
Skip the cream and add a can or two of cannellini beans…
I’m sure that would be yummy!