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October 18, 2021

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana–like Olive Garden…only better! An easy, flavorful soup with potatoes, bacon, kale and parmesan.

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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

If you’re a fan of the zuppa toscana at Olive Garden you’re going to love this Instant Pot version! Personally, I think it’s much better homemade than from the restaurant. I made it for my family and parents and everyone loved it so much. I served it alongside a side salad and a slice of homemade cornbread. It was a perfect fall supper!

  • I used a mild ground Italian sausage that was the store brand. If you want it a little spicy try hot Italian sausage.
  • I used Russet potatoes that were cut into 1 inch cubes. You can also make this with red or yellow potatoes.
  • I love keeping a large container of Better than Bouillon in my fridge for recipes like this one. Instead of cans or cartons of broth just use water and a little chicken base.
  • If you use kale make sure to only use the leafy portion and discard the rib portion in the middle of the leaf. They are bitter and don’t taste good.
  • I love cooking bacon in my air fryer*! No popping or sizzling and staining!
  • I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can make this in the 8 quart pot with no changes. For the 3 quart pot, halve the recipe and keep the same cooking time.
  • If you don’t have a soup button on your pressure cooker just use the pressure cook/manual button. The soup button helps broths remain clear.

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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus10 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Like Olive Garden…only better! An easy, flavorful soup with potatoes, bacon, kale and parmesan. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or 6 cups water and 2 Tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base)
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3–4 cups chopped kale or spinach
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the sausage and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
  2. Add in the potatoes. 
  3. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the SOUP button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 10 minute and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  4. Ladle about 1-2 cups of hot broth into the heavy cream to temper it. Pour the mixture into the pot. Add in the kale/spinach and parmesan cheese. Crumble the bacon and stir it in. 
  5. Ladle into bowls and enjoy with extra parmesan!
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot

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8 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten Free, Sausage, Instant Pot, Soups Tagged With: copy cat recipe

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  1. Amy Woodward says

    October 25, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    I’ve had this page open on my laptop for over a week wanting to make it. Not sure why I waited so long! It is soooo delicious! So easy and flavorful, definitely going in my MUST MAKE AGAIN list!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      October 26, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      Woo HOOOOO!!! Thanks for the 5 stars Amy!

      Reply
  2. Christine says

    October 24, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    My instant pot doesn’t have a “soup button.” Any suggestions what I can use instead?

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    • Christine says

      October 24, 2021 at 3:28 pm

      Nevermind. Found the answer in your post. Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Karen says

        October 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm

        🙂

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  3. Maureen A Murray says

    October 18, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    What if you are doing low carb and don’t want to add the potatoes? How would you alter this recipe?

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    • Karen says

      October 18, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      Maybe cauliflower florets???

      Reply
    • Jessica says

      October 19, 2021 at 11:12 am

      Use turnips instead.

      Reply

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