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Creamy Zuppa Toscana

By Ashlyn Edwards — January 25, 2017, Updated June 11, 2018 40 Comments

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This Creamy Zuppa Toscana is full of sausage, potatoes, and kale, all swimming together in a creamy broth. It makes an easy, hearty, and delicious dinner!

A bowl of soup with potatoes, kale, and sausage

Hey y’all! I’m soooooo happy to be back with you all today! It’s been a long time since my last recipe post, and it feels nice to be back in the kitchen and behind the camera again.

In case you didn’t catch my post from last week, I took a few months off because I’m pregnant (YAY!) but have been dealing with severe sickness. I’ve been feeling much better over the past few weeks, and I’m SO very grateful for that!

A bowl of soup with potatoes, kale, and sausage

This Zuppa Toscana came about because I had an abundance of potatoes in my pantry that I needed to use.

Even though I’m feeling better most days, there are still a lot of foods I haven’t been able to stomach again yet (here’s looking at you, bacon) and there are a few foods that have consistently helped me through on the bad days. Mashed potatoes and baked potatoes have been a solid standby, so I’ve kept them in good supply!

A bowl of soup with potatoes, kale, and sausage with a spoon

Now, I know this soup is a popular menu item at Olive Garden, but I have to admit that I’ve never ordered it there before! I guess I’m more of a pasta gal, myself. 😉

But, I’ve seen variations of it floating around on the internet before and I love all of the ingredients in it; potatoes, Italian sausage, kale,  garlic, onions, etc. So I decided to give it a try and put my own spin on it, too.

A bowl of soup with kale and potatoes

My favorite kinds of soups are creamy ones, like Creamy Tomato Basil Soup or Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup, so I decided to do the same with this one.

I added in some softened cream cheese, and also a slurry of milk and flour to help thicken it slightly. I love the velvety texture cream cheese gives to soups, and my family really enjoyed it in this one, too!

Enjoy y’all!

A bowl of soup with potatoes, kale, and sausage

Creamy Zuppa Toscana

This Creamy Zuppa Toscana is full of sausage, potatoes, and kale, all swimming together in a creamy broth. It makes an easy, hearty, and delicious dinner!
4.95 from 20 votes
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Ashlyn Edwards | Belle of the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage, (I used mild)
  • 1 large onion,, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic,, minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes,, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced
  • 8 oz. cream cheese,, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon flour
  • 3-4 cups chopped kale leaves,, stems removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (if you don't like too much spice, you can reduce this or leave it out)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Brown and crumble Italian sausage with the onions and garlic in a large skillet. Cook until no longer pink, drain fat, and set aside.
  • In a large soup pot, bring chicken broth and potatoes to boil over high heat. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and stir in the softened cream cheese. Stir and cook for about five minutes, until cheese is melted.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the milk and flour, then stir into the soup. Cook for a couple minutes more. Season the soup with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
  • Stir in the cooked sausage/onions and chopped kale and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1066mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2955IU | Vitamin C: 48.3mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2.3mg
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!Mention @TheBelleoftheKitchen or tag #BelleoftheKitchen

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Comments

  1. Katie says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    My family would go crazy for this! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  2. Sharon says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    There’s nothing better than a hearty soup that doesn’t take too many ingredients so it’s simple to make.

    Reply
  3. Lauren Vavala says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    This soup looks absolutely perfect! I’ve been wanting to make this at home and this is definitely the recipe for me!

    Reply
  4. Elaine says

    March 12, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    5 stars
    So creamy, so delicious. This zuppa toscana is just the way I like mine when I cook. Yum!

    Reply
  5. Terri P says

    November 24, 2019 at 2:54 am

    5 stars
    I love Zuppa Toscana from O Garden…it’s about all I get. This recipe sounds amazing and I will be making it. If it’s anything like your loaded baked potato soup, well I’m in trouble!
    One question: I don’t love kale, do you think baby spinach would be a suitable replacement?
    Thanks, and thanks for your time posting such good recipes and answering comments/question!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      November 26, 2019 at 10:58 am

      Hi Terri! Yes I’ve made this with spinach in place of the kale before and it works great!

      Reply
  6. Danielle Wolter says

    April 10, 2019 at 6:07 am

    glad you’re feeling better! this soup looks incredible, it’s breakfast and it’s what i wish i was eating right now!

    Reply
  7. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

    April 10, 2019 at 5:59 am

    5 stars
    It must be a relief to be able to enjoy some real food again. This dish looks and sounds delicious. I do like a bowl of hearty food that makes you feel good and comforted. Full of tasty ingredients and lots of goodness.

    Reply
  8. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 10, 2019 at 5:32 am

    5 stars
    I was going to say congratulations on your pregnancy but I noticed this recipe isn’t recent so I guess you had your baby a while back! This soup looks delicious. I’ve never added sausage to zuppa Toscana but it sounds yummy! Have to try that!

    Reply
  9. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    April 10, 2019 at 3:45 am

    5 stars
    This looks SO delicious, a must try dinner for the family for sure!

    Reply
  10. Neli Howard says

    April 10, 2019 at 3:14 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for this recipe it’s so yummy ,quick & easy!And my husband absolutely loved this soup!

    Reply
  11. Cara says

    March 1, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh !!This soup is so awesome ! I loved that it is so creamy and the kick what my husband loved. Perfect dinner for a cold winter night!

    Reply
  12. Samantha McConnaughey says

    January 16, 2019 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    I made this tonight…and oh. my. goodness. AMAZING! I can’t wait to make this for guests sometime! Thank you for the perfect soup recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      February 1, 2019 at 8:39 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  13. Taylor Kiser says

    August 6, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    This looks crazy delicious! Perfect way to warm up when the cold temps come back!

    Reply
  14. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    August 6, 2018 at 11:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love this soup! It’s so hearty and flavorful. I like your addition of cream cheese- can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  15. Jillian says

    August 6, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious!

    Reply
  16. Jessica Levinson says

    August 6, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    What a great way to use up an abundance of potatoes! So perfect for fall and winter dinners!

    Reply
  17. Cindy Gordon says

    August 6, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect for lazy summer nights!

    Reply
  18. Daniel A Bryant says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    4 stars
    For a low carb version You can substitute cauliflower for the potatoes! I actually believe it also has a better flavor this way!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      February 28, 2018 at 10:30 am

      I love that idea! Cauliflower is such a great low carb substitute!

      Reply
  19. Dee says

    January 26, 2017 at 1:20 am

    I’m so glad you’re feeling better because this soup looks amazing! Cream soups are my favorite kind!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Thank you, Dee!

      Reply
  20. Sabrina says

    January 25, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    What a delicious soup! I love zuppa toscana!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Me too, it’s so yummy!

      Reply
  21. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    January 25, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! I hope you’re feeling better. 🙂 If nothing else, I hope this soup provided some much needed comfort goodness. It looks like the best kind of comfort food.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Thank you so much, Erin! It’s definitely comfort food!

      Reply
  22. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    January 25, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    This is one of my favorite soups! This looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Thank you, Des!

      Reply
  23. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    January 25, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    One of my favorite soups! Making it at home is a great way to get my soup fix without having to go out!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:44 am

      I agree!!

      Reply
  24. Lora @savoringitaly says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Congrats on your pregnancy! I know the beginning months can be rough. Hope you feel great again soon! Wonderful and comforting soup!

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Thank you, Lora!

      Reply
  25. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    January 25, 2017 at 11:41 am

    I want this for dinner! Looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Ashlyn says

      January 26, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Thanks Jocelyn!

      Reply
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