Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat
- Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat
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- WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
- WHAT IS ZUPPA TOSCANA?
- TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
- WHAT TO SERVE WITH OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA
- TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
- INSTANT POT OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA COPYCAT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Recipe
- Ingredients
- Equipment
- Instructions
So much tastier and cheaper than the restaurant and it’s on your dinner table in just 30 min!
WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Copycat favorite
- Tastier, faster and cheaper than the restaurant version
- Rich, hearty and full of all the sneaked in greens
- Tastes as if it’s been simmering for hours
- Only needs 5 minutes in the IP – quick, easy, effortless
WHAT IS ZUPPA TOSCANA?
Zuppa toscana is a soup from northern Italy in Tuscany. Translated word for word, zuppa toscana literally means Tuscan soup, also known as minestra di pane in Italy (bread soup).
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
- Add in leafy greens. This is a great recipe to sneak in leafy greens for those picky eaters. Kale, spinach, collard greens, swiss chard, or arugula are all great options.
- Make it dairy-free. Need a dairy free option? Substitute coconut cream or skip the half and half.
- Add garnishes. Garnishes are always optional but a fresh sprinkle of grated Parmesan or some crispy bacon will certainly take your soup to the next level, adding more flavor, texture and contrast.
- Serve with crusty bread. Serve with all the homemade crusty bread for dipping, sopping and dunking!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Easy Garlic Parmesan Knots
- Easy No Knead Bread
- Sourdough Biscuits
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
6-qt Instant Pot®
INSTANT POT OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA COPYCAT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mild or spicy Italian sausage is great, or even turkey sausage!
Spinach, cabbage, swiss chard and collard greens are all great subs.
Half and half is equal parts of whole milk and cream. For 1 cup half and half, you can substitute 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream or 2/3 cup skim or low-fat milk + 1/3 cup heavy cream.
Yes! You can freeze the leftovers without the half and half (cream soups tend to separate when frozen) in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop, adding half and half when serving.
No Instant Pot, no problem! We have a favorited stovetop version here.
Recipe
Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Equipment
Instant Pot
Instructions
1. Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Add olive oil and sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat.
2. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in potatoes and chicken broth; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
5. Stir in kale until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in half and half until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve immediately.
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