How To Make Zuppa Toscana - Better Than Olive Garden!

How many minutes pass by after the waitress tells you to let her know when to stop adding parmesan cheese? Well, I have good news for you! With this recipe, you can make your own Zuppa Toscana, AND it's even better than what you're used to at the restaurant. Let's #MakeItHappen!
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Ingredients: Grocery List
1 lb hot or mild Italian sausage
1 onion diced
3 cloves minced garlic
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream
5 slices bacon
2-4 russet potatoes
3 handfuls chopped kale
2 tbs better than bouillon roasted garlic
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes
Directions:
In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon. Remove bacon when finished and reserve for later.
Next, cook sausage, breaking up with the back of a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to drain.
Add onion and roasted garlic base to the drippings in the pot and cook until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
Add chicken broth and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. (Fork tender)
Stir in kale and heavy cream and bring to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer and let cook until leaves are tender and bright green. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to taste. Garnish with shredded parmesan.

[@chantialvasquez3153]

When he said "this is the part when the waitress comes over and ask if you would like some fresh parmesan and you say of course, and... you stare at her until her arm gets tired" He knows!!!! We all do this like ma'am just keep going.😂❤️

[@MaizeGray]

I’ve made this 5 times. One pot does not last two hours in my house! My family and I love this! Thank you!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

That’s what I like to hear!!

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

Same here, I make it for office pot lucks..... never any leftovers.

[@ginawiggles918]

@@MrMakeItHappen : Well done. You have the perfect cooking channel. Straightforward, step-by-step instructions, good camera work & voice over, exact quantities in the description box, and a pinch of humor. Can't ask for more.

[@tashabrown8301]

Good stuff right!!!

[@MaizeGray]

@@tashabrown8301 Yes ma’am!

[@socorrogutierrez9501]

I just made this and YESSSS IT'S soooo goooood. The family loves it and they've never been to Olive Garden, so it's mom's soup haha

[@mspriss58]

This is literally the first time I’ve made anything from scratch and it was so good. I’m so proud of myself lol

[@MrMakeItHappen]

happy to hear it! thanks for your support!

[@mspriss58]

Making it again for the 3rd time since this comment this weekend lol. My family loves it!!!

[@joaquinveleta3159]

Right on! Second time here making the Zuppa, but very new to making things from scratch, feels awesome doesn't it?!!👍😃

[@joaquinveleta3159]

​@@mspriss58 it's so easy to keep the momentum going when several of the same ingredients are still "laying around", isn't it?!!😄

[@sheena6696]

So glad I'm not the only one tiring out OG waitresses with that cheese lol. I'll be making this this weekend. Thanks for posting

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Sheena haha! I know their arm gets tired lol.. thanks!!

[@charlesroberts3910]

I hate it when they wait till I have a mouth full of food and they come and say is every thing ok or can I get you anything and my wife will say we’re ok and by the time I swallow my food so I can talk they are gone and I wanted something but they left and my wife will say like you didn’t tell me u wanted anything

[@josephwilliams2901]

Subscribed! Off this recipe alone! Looks damn good.

[@djay6363]

Brother Matt, Thank you for sharing this recipe! I made it this week, and Oh My. It tasted even better the next day and the day after that!

[@TheAlyssa21marie]

My husband and I just made this. OMG it was amazing!!! Thank you so much! We will definitely be trying more of your recipes!

[@shelbyfreligh2479]

I whipped this together today and it was amazing 🤤😋😍 thank you!!

[@DriaC]

Made this for the first time today using your recipe and it was BOMB. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lovelyK2013]

Made this soup exactly the way you did step by step and all the very same ingredients. Love love love it. Thank you. 😊❤

[@alyssasaldivar929]

Made this for the first time today, and it came out so hearty, delicious and bomb!! 💣🔥😋Thanks! 👌🏼

[@dannyhines1799]

Holy crap this looks good! I have made my own version of this for years and this one looks even better, I think because of the bacon. I am now a subscriber, can't wait to see what's next!

[@evelynpina-gq1xe]

Another favorite ❤ this came out amazing!

[@patriciasheppard2149]

I love this soup so warming and yummy. Love watching ! Thanks for the recipes too 😋😋

[@cassandraj1722]

This is my son’s favorite we have made this about six times already and it’s always better than the last!!!!

[@fredyhernandez4346]

This recipe was amazing! The garlic paste added a huge amount of flavor. Thanks for the recipe 💪🏽

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for the support

[@nitaamora]

Loved this recipe. Great idea 💡 adding the concentrated bouillon! Delicious 🤤 .

[@jasminepitts4485]

This was amazing I’ve been wanting this soup for a long time!!

[@baybes59]

I made this tonight and it was delizioso. I added the pepper flakes to my bowl and it gave it the perfect spicy kick. Also, the better than bullion is really tasty. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@Cafecitoypan208]

I have been making this recipe since December. It’s my families favorite soup😍 thank you for sharing!

[@tammywinfield4459]

Every time I make this, it’s gone with in minutes literally!!!!! The little ones eat it and beg for lots of kale!!! Mr. Make it happen ,,, You made this happen in my home,, thank you for helping me shine brighter 😂

[@kaylaguevaraaa]

just made this for my college roommates.. THEY FELL IN LOVE! so will definitely be making this every week haha!

[@sweetietorus87]

I made this yesterday and me and my family loved it. It's way better than olive garden. Of course I added my own seasonings but over all its delicious

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support

[@Fashionlova89]

I made this last night and it was such a hit! So happy I subscribed!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for the support

[@kimed7628]

Nothin' like a man that can cook! plus he makes awesome foods like this. Thanks for the recipe. Happy New Year!

[@staraholmes4875]

This was the bomb!!! It was snowing today and this soup was awesome and easy to make

[@dvusgrl911]

Holy moly!!!! This is wonderful!!! I just made it and am enjoying it now. It’s AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support

[@Sheenaray]

Just made this. Came out amazing! Tons of flavor 😋

[@shawnavangilder3007]

Thank you so much for this recipe!! I made it for our New Year’s Eve supper and was a huge hit!! Doubled the recipe (thinking I could freeze some for a later time); IT’S ALL GONE! Definitely much better than the OG version!

[@michellerodriguez3862]

Best recipe I’ve seen ! My family loves it!

[@swanoflove6833]

I seriously LOVE this recipe! i made zuppa toscana on my own once just taking a guess at what went it it, it was alright but definitely needed work, though i came across your recipe and ive made it twice, im actually eating the second batch now ;P this recipe is perfect! I literally ate the whole pot myself last time, well almost (of course not in one sitting lol) this tastes just like olive garden's if not better really! the better than bouillon garlic paste really does pack a punch and as a garlic lover ( i put two pods of garlic in my typical spaghetti and eat it raw even) i love it. thanks so much for the awesome recipe!

[@angelissaa1819]

I just made this and it came out perfect Along with my jalapeño cornbread & a salad. Thank you for sharing

[@mccullen4399]

I'm obsessed with this recipe! So freaking good 👍

[@apewil1994]

I just finished making this and hands down it’s the best thing I’ve ever tasted!!! Way better than Olive Garden, thank you!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Honestly.. I might make this myself today LOL Thanks for your support

[@carleneromain8940]

I have been dying for this soup for the longest time!! This is all I order when I go to Olive Garden best soup ever. Now I know how easy it is to make it’s on and popping in my house😁 You did a great job chef👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 From one chef to another thanks for always sharing love😍❤️🙏🏾

[@sycamoregrad901]

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[@anak9827]

I find that it tastes 1000X better than Olive gardens!

[@joaquinveleta3159]

This may be only the fifth recipe I've ever done and yes I love it that it is so easy

[@adammcdonald611]

Looks awesome! I’ll be trying this at home!!

[@reginaldbass522]

OMG, made this soup tonight and even my son with a very finicky taste bud loved it! I used to hot Italian sausage and was spot on. Another family favorite thanks to you Bruh!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Very glad to hear that! thank you

[@ncharvey1]

Omg…. This was sooo good! Definitely better than Olive Garden. My new go to soup recipe.

[@FernandoRN]

Trying it now….thanks for sharing.

[@disruptive_calmness]

That looks good. Gonna have to try it soon.

[@crystaldawn722]

I make this often. My boys love it when I add in either cheese tortellini or cheese ravioli to it as well. I subbed.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you!

[@joleenmekarski7838]

What is funny....is that we not only get great recipe ideas from you...we get a good laugh also...you are sooooo right about the OG Waitress and the cheese....one can never get enough Parmesan cheese...lol...once again...thanks for the recipe... I am def going to make it this week!!!...yum!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support!

[@bubbleychickaq]

It was a hit tonight! Thank you!

[@Shyloh8]

Just made this soup after wanting to try it for years. Honestly it never looks good to me when people have it at OG, but the ingredients seemed to work together, so I thought I’d try making it myself lol. This recipe…..is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I ate one spoonful and was like 👀 lol! AMAAAAZING!!! So dang flavorful, hearty, but somehow light and fulfilling. My husband orders this without fail at OG and said this was definitely better and he never wants to order it again lol. You are unstoppable, Mr. Price. God bless you!

[@thatgirlgabriella21]

Making this today, I'm excited.

[@marciaturley]

YUM! I love this soup...I like the spicy Italian sausage and a whole head of cauliflower in place of potatoes-I did that because we were Keto for over a year and, well, I like it!

[@bossladydotson]

I will be making this tomorrow!! Can’t wait

[@candicewatson1109]

IVE MADE THIS TWICE SINCE I WATCHED IT. SOOOO DANG GOOD!!!!

[@EnglishOnly101]

DONT FORGET THE BREADSTICKS! Lol the breadsticks dipped into this soup are incredible. I’m gonna try this recipe tonight. Thanks man 🙏

[@MrMakeItHappen]

The real move is to order a side of Alfredo sauce and dip the bread in THAT lol...

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

Or bakery italian/french bread

[@msloveflo]

By far my favorite recipe! I make this at least twice a month 🤤

[@joaquinveleta3159]

I too shall keep up that frequency 😃

[@kimmy0868]

I’ve been making this for 10yrs and we never tire of it. Panchetta makes it best. I also use celery, garlic and cut some fat with 1/2 & 1/2, no Italian seasonings

[@mrs1dianarojas]

This is my husband’s favorite!!! Thank you

[@tianac.4027]

I make a pretty good zuppa BUT I never used bacon UNTIL now 🤤 Also never use Better Than Bouillon. I see you using this often. Can’t wait to try your version! Thanks for sharing quality with us fellow foodies 🙌🏽

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Tiana Chaney better than bouillon is a flavor cheat code! Give it a try for sure. Can’t wait to hear how yours turns out. Thanks for the support

[@sueallen8188]

Great thing about the Better than Bullion - GLUTEN FREE!

[@stlchic262]

This is so much better than Olive Gardens. I'm still making this. I got it down pack! Thanks again June 2021.

[@twin2206]

Definitely making this!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Twin 2 one of my favorites!!

[@MamiTT237]

That ish looks fricken DELICIOUS!

[@gwendolynbartee3592]

Baaaaby bye! This was swallowed up faster than the time it took for me to prepare it. Superb!

[@mssugamoma]

This is soooo delicious!! I made it and my son couldn’t eat it fast enough!!! Yummy

[@LadyGP01]

So amazing 😍

[@stassiiiiiiaa3799]

This looks so good and easy

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Stasssiii Jones yes indeed!

[@nturner4675]

Very Delicious 😋

[@TrinaBinaBaby]

I’m making a pot of this soup as we speak… my husband came into the kitchen and said “OOH WEE THAT SMELLS SO GOOD!!” 😂😂 Can’t wait to serve this for dinner tonight… 😊🙂

[@CookeeCookee]

Wow delicious recipe 👍👌😋🌷

[@gratefullyliving6576]

This is a bomb recipe!!🥣

[@just_Janet]

sooo yummy! My favorite from Olive Garden!

[@melecastanfield3761]

Looks delicious

[@Galindez11]

I was looking for a recipe and your caption better than Olive Garden won LOL I’m making this tomorrow for dinner thank you 🤗

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support! Hope you enjoy and checkout some other recipes too :)

[@divinediva_]

Perfect!

[@Stephanie-my4fw]

I made this today and is sooo good! I didn’t use any bacon and substituted pork sausage for spicy chicken sausage. The broth is amazing. I would make again. 💕

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you for trying it out!! Glad you enjoyed. I hope you'll try other recipes on the channel too!

[@lorenajb4111]

Thank you my dear! I dont eat pork so I was wondering how to make this without losing the spiciness. I didn't know spicy chicken sausage was a thing. Thank you again 😁

[@malvaparker6618]

This recipe is excellent. I substituted the pork sausage with breakfast turkey sausage, potatoes with cauliflower, kale with baby spinach and heavy whipping cream with half and half. It was delicious, even with the substitutions. Thanks for sharing.

[@tracykearney774]

This is my favorite soup. I’m going to make this tomorrow. I have everything except potatoes and bacon. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for the support p

[@mssugamoma]

Just made this and it’s delish!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support

[@kathyjohnson3243]

Omg I just made this soup it is amazing 😋

[@alaskangal1973]

I am making this today! Super happy! 🍂 🍁

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks for your support. how was it

[@alaskangal1973]

@@MrMakeItHappen it was FANTASTIC! My husband said it was way over the top! 😊 😃 A+

[@melaniereginaedwardscarter2013]

Your food looks amazing. I will be trying to cook some of these recipes

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you! Please let me know how it goes

[@melaniereginaedwardscarter2013]

@@MrMakeItHappen Yes I will keep you posted. Thanks for sharing your tips with us

[@BeingBurneisha]

I have to make this. This is key for my winter months

[@MrMakeItHappen]

SOOOO GOOD!

[@tanashathomas7601]

I love this recipe! Making it for the third time

[@pearlcrystal7802]

Going to make this !!!

[@anandabliss9997]

The music is so good and the recipes sooo 🤤.

[@aaronmichael6792]

Nice to see someone from VA doin it!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

yessir!!! Thanks for your support

[@hazmatt1979]

Delicious!

[@antronetbaker7158]

Making this right now its all most done 😋

[@torreb3107]

I like this soup at "Olive Garden" , However I like the way you made it , I'm definitely making it your way !

[@MrMakeItHappen]

give it a try and let me know how it goes!

[@RKCorinth]

I’m not a soup fan, never have been. Soup just isn’t fulfilling to me… Until I tried this. My grandfather actually made this one time and I couldn’t stop eating it. Love this stuff. Freaking awesome video dude.

[@laniesider2586]

Better then Olive Garden in my opinion, thank you for sharing.

[@lizagarcia4631]

Delicious...

[@silykely1]

Stare at her until her arm gets tired 😂- great recipe!!

[@crystalharris2410]

🤤🤤🤤🤤. Video suggestion, can you make OG chicken gnocchi soup? Looks really good!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

I’m on it! Thanks

[@kimberlylancaster1543]

Hi I love watching your channel. I am waiting for you to make some fall off the bone oxtails!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

coming soon! thanks for your support!

[@kynroebri4347]

OK Im about to make it!!! 😃🤣

[@ashleycaroleartistry5365]

I used to work at OG and I feel this is the closest looking recipe I’ve seen on YT 🔥😍

[@a-terrible-fate532]

im eating a keto soup that is super similar and dang is it good, I'm not keto myself but I eat what ever is made without complaint👌

[@truthseeker4122]

Looks great. Haven't tried it with bullion looking forward to it. Olive garden uses Romano cheese to top it.

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Nice.. give it a try and let me know what you think

[@truthseeker4122]

@@MrMakeItHappen Have you made Mexican shrimp cocktail? Tried it for the 1st time& was delicious. Different variations on line.

[@vionnajones4416]

My mom is addicted to this recipe

[@christinastevenscs]

I use bok choy and it's so good!

[@zoelife7272]

never heard of this before. pretty simple. cream and cheese would make anything taste good, so i'll try.

[@harleyqueen2169]

I always use this recipe sometimes minus bacon but always with shredded carrots as well I put them in with the potatoes its so good! My family loves it thank you!!!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

so glad to hear it!

[@kittycatyt4562]

Here at 56k..this guy can easily get to 1M if not higher..and I am very critical

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thanks bro! That means a lot... trying my best 💪

[@glasshousefuture6836]

I think some people don't like kale because of the tough stalk down the center of the leaf. But, if you either remove the stalk and only use the leaves OR if you remove the stalk and then finely chop it into tiny pieces, then it's not as tough. idk js

[@paolomoreira2961]

GLOVES I LOVE IT

[@MrMakeItHappen]

thanks for your support!