I Could Eat This Soup Every Day & Never Get Tired Of It! (Easy Zuppa Toscana Recipe)

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This is genuinely one of my absolute favorite soups of all time! I could eat this daily and never get tired of it (and some weeks, I have done just that lol). It's getting cold outside and if you're in the mood for soup, you've gotta give this one a try! Let's #makeithappen
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Shopping 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.

[@tater19981976]

Since I work night shift, I browned the sausage and then threw that along with the rest of the ingredients into a crockpot to cook for 6hrs while I slept! It was ready to go by the time I woke up. I took some to work and my coworkers killed it!

[@barbramiller9408]

That was nice of you to take some, to your co-workers.

[@lavernearmah439]

Nice idea with the crockpot.

[@miaporche2256]

❤️

[@elena7659]

They’re so lucky to work with you 💕

[@kibirdie]

Even the kale?

[@bakheru1877]

I substituted the cream with coconut milk and I added a splash of dry sherry and went to soup heaven baby! I always use coconut milk in place of milk because it adds way more flavor.

[@claudiamello7684]

Thanks! I am nondairy, and your coconut milk idea made my day. Happy Holidays!

[@Renee_nf094e]

My favorite soup ever!!! I've been making it consistently ever since you posted your first recipe. I almost always have some in the freezer. It tastes wayyy better than Olive Garden. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Thank you

[@traceyhempel35]

Spicy Italian sausage, 3 roasted hatch chiles, ckn BTB, carrots, diced potatoes and 1 rutabaga. Bay leaf. Made tonight. It’s 8 degrees. Yummy yum yum!

[@jemsmom97]

@@traceyhempel35 You must be in the midwest! -11 in Indianapolis two night ago!!

[@nitac1170]

It definitely does.... I'll never go to olive garden again

[@Itsmiimiibaby]

It sure does. Say that again love❤❤❤

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

That Roasted Garlic Better Than Bouillon is MAGIC. It is full of out of this world rich deepening flavor. Honestly, anything you make tastes like it’s been cooking for hours when you add that. It’s unbelievably delicious 🤤♥️

[@jemsmom97]

I could not agree more!! It's a staple in my house!!

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

@@jemsmom97 And where I am it’s hard to find, most stores only carry the chicken and beef. So when I see it at this one particular store near me I grab up as many as I can 🤣

[@deniseandrews113]

Gotta try it. I have heard good things about it...

[@AboutBritney]

I was reading the comments to see if there was a substitute because it's the only ingredient out of stock 😭

[@matthewrenshaw]

Genuinely curious, what do you use it for? Other than what Mr MIH did in the video above? I bought some tonight and am not sure what to do as Ive never had the need for garlic broth.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Beautiful recipe. Love it. Always remember that Italians drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil when serving a bowl of homemade soup. It’s a finishing touch. Regardless of olive oil used in the recipe, the incredible flavor of raw olive oil along with grated cheese (I prefer Romano cheese) just completes the flavors. The taste of olive oil changes when heated so this drizzle adds great authentic flavor. Love your passion for flavor!

[@nickieblock898]

One of my favorite soups. I love soups with sausage. I add cannelini beans in mine. I'm not sure if it counts as zupa tuscana but it's what I like. I need to make me a big pot of this. 😋

[@au_barb]

I put beans in mine too. And some red pepper flakes for some heat!

[@jooooohn401]

I was just thinking that I am going to do less potatoes and offset it with cannelini beans haha.

[@cajunkid0]

This looks so appetizing. Love this Tuscan soup. Your version looks much better than Olive Garden because it’s made at home with a lot of love.

[@betsymeyers1976]

Perfect day for this hearty soup in the Mid Atlantic! Started with ice and now just a cold, raw rain!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Agreed!

[@shellisadhai542]

Omg! I just made this soup, and I'm doing the happy food dance in my kitchen! Delicious 😋 😋 😋

[@Letitbe91]

Just made this never had it before but it’s fire. Paired it with some of the box red lobster biscuits. The hardest part was trying not to eat all the bacon waiting on the potatoes lol

[@mabylene]

This is one of my favorite soups and I make it almost exactly the same way all year round. The only thing is I'm on low carb so I leave out the potatoes and add celery and extra kale. My husband even loves it

[@Chick4choice]

Cut up some chayote squash in lieu of potato and it’s a perfect fake out while doing low carb/keto.

[@mabylene]

@@Chick4choice Thanks for the tip! I live in a more rural part of the south so idk if I can find that in our local grocery stores but I'll definitely give it a go! For almost a month I couldn't even find kale around this area due to the economy. I was so bummed 😞

[@jemsmom97]

Turnips are a good sub!

[@brsugarbabe]

@@Chick4choice What about daikon?

[@Str8curls]

I was on keto and used cauliflower instead of potatoes and it is delicious. My family members who were not keto loved it as well. I have made it with potatoes since, but I prefer it with cauliflower.

[@jemsmom97]

So funny this popped up today - going to my brother's house for Christmas tomorrow, whose Christmas Day tradition for the past few years is take out from Olive Garden, soup, salad and breadsticks, and it's always this soup. A few years ago, I found a keto recipe that used turnips instead of potatoes, made it and asked the fam which one they liked better. I already knew the homemade version was much heartier, and they did like it. But they like the convenience of not having to cook on Christmas Day (and I already cooked most of our Thanksgiving meal!) so Olive Garden it will be. But believe me, I will be making your recipe for me and my son next week!! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

[@TheMrsTReed]

I make this recipe every winter. My family loves it.

[@delmeer]

I love this soup. I usually make it probably twice a year, it’s the ultimate comfort soup. Especially if you live in Michigan. I love kale too, I tend to have it for breakfast sautéed with some red peppers and onion. Goes well with scrambled eggs and side of bacon. 😊

[@pbear7814]

Ooooh, I’ve got to try this!

[@totalitee741]

Yes Michigan folks love comfort foods. Perfect for the season!

[@dalelessard9160]

As far as I'm concerned, anything homemade is always going to be better than any restaurant! After Christmas this is on my cooking list!!

[@laroderick9971]

It dep

[@acooks143]

Omg I just finished making this 5 mins ago and WHEW!!!!! It is amazing. Thank you for posting.

[@shondellewinfrey3764]

Definitely a huge fav!! Love to make, freeze and add have for meal preps!

[@km-8036]

Yes! I'm going to attempt to make this and plenty of leftovers too. Does this freeze well? Looks so so good!

[@happycat3399]

It freezes great!

[@toniamarie8444]

I've made this twice already. Can't believe how easy it is and it's so good this is my go to soup from now on!

[@lashondajenkins2699]

This is my absolute favorite soup as well. It’s cold and a winter storm is coming through the Chicago area. Making this tonight for me and my daughter. Can’t wait! I can already tell it’s better than Olive Garden’s.

[@jessicarenee7411]

Saw this on Instagram today- made it for dinner tonight. The fam is happy! Thank you for the easy and delicious recipe!

[@_beegilly_]

I’ve been making this recipe since you posted it on Twitter for the first time!!! Everyone always loves it so much!!!! 🙌🏽

[@zbreel1232]

I began making this 4yrs ago after eating at OG. Oh my, its sooo delicious!!! Easy recipe & you'll have leftovers. Its a one pot meal, except for me. The Italian sausage I buy produces a red grease, so I fry in separate pan. Easy breazy, super comfort food!!!

[@kimberlycoleman4320]

Ok!!!….I am NOT the cook of my 32 year marriage, BUT!! My Husband said, “This is the BEST dish I have ever cooked!! I Thank You for this video!! My husband LIKES ME!!👩🏾‍🍳

[@themaryfwatkins]

This soup is AMAZING!!!! We’ve made it twice in the last 4 days. We did get Olive Gardens breadsticks to go with it. And if you want your kids to eat kale definitely make this soup. My kids love it.

[@natashamayfield1086]

This is my second recipe I tried from you and they both was delicious. My mom is very picky and she loved this soup. Keep those recipes coming.

[@SusanH-CatLady]

This soup looks so delicious and I love the fact that you added the kale! I'm trying this one ASAP

[@donniecoleman8509]

Looks warm and cozy. Thanks for sharing.

[@ponohawelu4608]

Love this soup! Been making it for years & it's the only soup my finicky 4 year old granddaughter will eat. Everyone in the family loves this soup!

[@Michael-nj1um]

Love this channel, recipes and your energy!! All the best ✌👊

[@mztee4769]

Just made this for my family and served it with loaf garlic bread and it is sooooo delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

[@Jules_73]

I’ve been making this for years and can honestly say it’s one of my favorite soups to make!

[@katiegoodrick9416]

The best soup ever! Can’t wait to try this at home!

[@mimikim777]

I just made this and it’s SOOOO GOOD! Super easy … even for someone who is admittedly cooking illiterate. I didn’t use bacon bcuz I thought it too much with sausage, and I used red potatoes instead russet. And I was xtra with kale. It still so flavorful! 😋 Super happy with how it turned out. Thank you!

[@vee4025]

This looks amazing! Will definitely be trying this this week!

[@jacquelinebell6467]

That soup tho…it looks delicious!! I am “making it happen” this weekend!!! Thank you for these amazing recipes!! 😋

[@chadtrego3559]

Looking (and tasting) good!! This has got to be hands down the best soup I've ever made. I even added in some fresh spinach because I had some leftover. I've tried a couple of your recipes since finding this channel and I've yet to be disappointed!! Keep up the great work!!

[@nicoletarnesha]

Eating that soup from Olive Garden years ago is the reason I’m obsessed with kale today. Thanks for the recipe now i can make my own .

[@PinkOwl31]

Made this for dinner tonight. It was fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I don't consider myself much of a soup person but this changed my mind!

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

I’ve been making this soup for almost 15 years. I am excited to try your version.

[@dsafred27]

Great tip: add the cream to individual servings if you plan to have leftovers. It will not freeze well or store well if you add cream to the whole pot

[@Iceblueyes16]

I love this soup so much, I make it at least once a week, plus it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to make, awesome for leftovers as well!

[@BethRichLife]

Looks amazing and so easy to make. I can’t wait to try it.

[@southsidecarly7427]

Yummm looks delicious, great for these cold days! Thanks for sharing the video

[@maryhanns1658]

Thank you so much! I'm excited to make this. I love soup season.

[@Queensofafrica8]

Definitely about to make this

[@mariamaier8537]

I Love this soup! My daughter worked at Olive Garden years ago and we liked it so much she makes it often and showed me the way😃 Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year 🥳

[@BelindaShanle]

I love this one at home. I have been making it for years, a family favorite, now my kids make it for their families.

[@jeanfarmer3495]

OMG this looks amazing. I love Zappa Toscana soup. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe

[@docdoctme]

Great video! I will definitely try this recipe and thanks for sharing your talent.

[@truesongstress]

This is SOOOOOOO good! Wanted to make it for years. I'm glad I waited for your recipe, Chef. You made it happen AGAIN! ❤

[@dougpearce8019]

Great recipe. Thanks for sharing. I made a batch yesterday and it is delicious. My wife commented that she really liked the thin sliced potatoes.

[@sheilaandrade9958]

OMG!! It looks Delicious. I will be fixing this over the weekend. Thank YOU

[@biancadinkins77]

Very much enjoyed this recipe, thank you for trying new things. I will definitely make this one for the fam! God bless.

[@nayakiabates8814]

Favorite soup, thanks for sharing. Happy holidays

[@amberamor]

This recipe is a hit! My husband and toddler loved it!! ❤️

[@aprilsmith8447]

I haven't made this in a few years but homemade is truly even better than Olive Garden. I'm inspired!

[@ellehough2746]

Matt! This is the best version of the soup I have ever made!! I followed your directions and used seasoning 😊 and it turned out amazing!! Thank you so much!

[@barbaramontgomery5317]

Thank you for this recipe i love this soup !!Happy Holidays

[@abrown258]

I have made this soup several times & its my favorite. I have even swapped potatoes and put cauliflower in & still delicious.😋

[@katieevans6640]

Thank you for sharing this recipe! I just made it tonight for my family and they all loved it. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes! Oh and your lobster Mac and cheese was amazing too! It was a hit!!!

[@msdjae6003]

I make this soup all the time, especially during the colder months here in Michigan...sometimes I add sun-dried tomatoes 😋

[@ursulaweaver9102]

I made this tonight and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@rnmom65]

Spoon drop! Thanks for the video and recipe...can't wait to make this soup...love it so much!

[@judywyatt4790]

Looks so good. On my list to make. Love it.

[@willspann9894]

Gonna make this on the weekend!

[@cymsensible7604]

Mr Make It Happen you have given me an idea! I have never even heard of Zupa Toscana soup 🍲 and I really enjoy Olive Garden. 🤯 As always the Bloopers are ALL THAT!!! 🤗 HAVE A GREAT EVENING EVERYONE!! 🌆💖😊

[@kathleenthompson3140]

I made this soup and it was a hit. I plan to do it again this winter. Thank you sir.

[@chickenmama5051]

Great recipe!! I follow a keto diet so will sub celery root for the potato, cant wait to try it.

[@starnrisin]

Best soup I have ever had!! Delicious

[@josea0121]

Looks amazing! I could go for a nice big bowl.😋

[@ariaspen6743]

When i say this is my 18yrs sons favorite soup. Omg he had me make this along with thanksgiving dinner. I cant lie i flavored mines up to perfection,no longer needing Olive Gardens🍲🥣😋

[@sammy.1453]

Made it last night and I can honestly say the best version I made. I had another recipe I got on KZbin before finding you and it’s similar but the better than bouillon paste took it up a notch. Definitely saving this. It taste better today too. Thank you so much from a lame who can’t cook lol

[@belladnoir9296]

Made this last night and everyone LOVED it!!!!! Thank you!

[@paulaguest3613]

I made this the other day and it was fantastic! So easy and better than take out! I also added a can of white beans. Thanks!

[@jerel12307]

White beans sounds like a good idea. Thank you

[@SunsetDesert23]

Looks delicious and I’m going to make it. I recently started adding kale to soup as well as cabbage.

[@conniefoxx9813]

I started making this several years ago after having it for the first time at a Olive Garden. SOOO darn good. Never thought about the bacon or the Garlic base Better than Bouillon. Mine is good, but I'm going to try this because it looks and sounds like it will take mine to the next level. Thank you!

[@journeyunderthesun5839]

Been wanting to cook this all month, so glad I waited bc I following this video. Thxxxxx 😊

[@eddiewilson8119]

Thank you for sharing this recipe and information!

[@sokphyblakeman9873]

Oh man! I been listening looking for this recipe for a while now. Just found it. Thank you for sharing this bro. God bless you 🙏🙏🙏💕

[@Low_Key_Ree]

I'm definitely a souper and I would love to try this. Thanks for the recipe.

[@flowersfam3462]

Same here. It doesn't matter what time of season it is, I can eat soup anytime, any day.😋😊

[@MrMakeItHappen]

So good

[@susanarroyo9297]

First off I watch your channel all the time. I as well as my family were in the mood for lasagna and I made your recipe with the red wine and the borsin cheese. It was the most delicious lasagna I've ever made and I make a mean one. So thank you for your delicious meals you make and I will continue to watch

[@talesfromlildc5595]

Will definitely try this one soon. My husband loves soups he could eat soup everyday lol. I needed some new ideas

[@michellesilva5381]

That looks so good ❤😊 I’m definitely making it for my kids

[@marshacarter8565]

That looks delicious! I will have to try this sometime

[@mandynaranjo401]

I’m LOVIN the way you cook!!!!!

[@robertamcroy7938]

Looks delish I will try this soup! Thanks for Sharing!

[@bridgetphillips7462]

Just made it. Soooooo good! Just found your channel recently. Good stuff! 😊

[@Sharke02]

I just made this soup and the recipe is on point. It came out great and it's delicious. This recipe made a really big pot and is a lot for me as a single but I'm going to bag it and freeze it for another time when I need a good soup. Especially during times like this cold winter we're having. 😊 Thanks for sharing this, it's 🔥🔥🔥 and way better than Olive Garden's version cause it's made with love at home 😊

[@kt16621]

Can’t wait to try the soup! But in the mean time, give us a blooper reel!! Loving it!!!😂😂😂😂

[@takishakerr7955]

This is my second time making it (this morning) Its raining here and its perfect for this weather. Mr. Make it Happen you are the bomb & the flavors are hittin'

[@mdbuckeyecarver6175]

Excellent soup. I’ve made this several times since first watching this video.

[@barbaraeharris1034]

Cooking my favorite soup for Christmas Eve dinner. Could not wait to cook with “Just Make it Happen” along with Prime rib and Lamb Chop Recipes . Started Holiday cooking with Meatballs sliders and Bake Spaghetti packed with cheese. Thank you for delicious Recipes!

[@msredbone74]

Oh, is definitely my favorite as well! I’ve been making this soup at home since I first had it at Olive Garden. I can eat this every day.

[@lisaostrowski1516]

Made this last night, so delicious! I didn't have the squeeze bottle seasonings, just used some dry Italian seasoning, more chopped garlic and the roasted chicken better than bouillon I had. Definitely something I will continue to make over and over again. Thank you!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Glad you enjoyed it! one of my favorites for sure

[@reign6409]

Looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@lovingit1538]

Looks fabulous

[@justingoforth4031]

I made this yesterday and it is fantastic! I don't eat red meat, so I used turkey sausage and turkey bacon. I also added white beans and my family loved it!

[@chefmarianrene5251]

White Bean s...goes well with kale...I'm gonna try mine with spinach and gnocchi.... We!l see how it compares tfs

[@pamelabarnett4517]

I've been making this since October....it has become a weekly staple. My family loves it!

[@MrMakeItHappen]

Love to hear that

[@marshadenwilbourn7302]

I was searching for this recipe an none the less look who pops up under my recommendation I'm definitely doing your version

[@nakayaeminence1057]

Thank you for doing this again 🥰🥰