Delicious Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup in The Instant Pot
This Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana soup is perfect for cold nights with you want something warm and cozy to fill your belly. It's also great for getting your vegetables in for the day. It's the iconic comfort food.
Growing up, almost every Sunday after church we joined the after-church crowd at Olive Garden. My order was always the same – Zuppa Toscana soup and salad. That's still what I order every single time we go. The only thing that changes is the amount of soup I eat.
I was so excited when my Mom decided to try her hand at making Zuppa Toscana Soup at home. It was delicious! Time-consuming, but so yummy. Perfect for those cold winter nights that left you chilled to the bone, and a great way to sneak in those veggies for picky eaters.
What if I told you that I found a better way to make Zuppa Toscana at home?
The Instant Pot is the perfect way to make this delicious soup at home!
Do you love Zuppa Toscana Soup? What is your favorite soup on cold nights?
Easy Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Instant Pot Recipe
This hearty and irresistible Zuppa Toscana is creamy, delicious, and loaded with flavors. Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana is a synonym for comfort and is perfect for busy weekday dinners. Not only that, but it’s also really very easy to prepare; you can cook this soup up in less than 30 MINUTES using Instant Pot.
This Olive Garden copycat recipe tastes just like the restaurant version except you can make it in the pressure cooker and enjoy it at home!
Prep Time-10 minutes
Cook Time-15 minutes
Total Time-25 minutes
Servings-4
Zuppa Toscana Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium size onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound ground Italian chicken sausages
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 russet potatoes peeled and cut into large cubes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half (half cup milk and half cup heavy cream mixed)
- 1 cup chopped kale
Zuppa Toscana Instant Pot Directions:
Set the (affiliate link) instant pot on the SAUTE function, let it heat up. Add olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add in the chopped onions and garlic and sauté it for a minute or two until the onion turns light brown.
Add sausage and cook until the sausage is lightly browned.
Add salt, black pepper powder, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Next, add potatoes and mix.
Add chicken broth and close the lid and pressure valve.
Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 5 minutes.
Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, quick release the pressure by manually moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING position.
Open the lid carefully and select the CANCEL button.
Select the SAUTE button.
Add chopped kale and let the broth bubble up for a few minutes. Add half and half and mix.
CANCEL the SAUTE button.
Serve immediately.
Add a salad. Crunchy bread. Now you have a filling, cozy meal.
Enjoy!
NOTES:
- You can store the ZUPPA TOSCANA in an airtight container for 4 days in the refrigerator or around 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, make sure to thaw first and then reheat slowly. Just don’t add kale and half and half when freezing; add both of them while reheating before serving.
- You can use fresh spinach instead of kale.
- You can also use pork or turkey sausages instead of chicken sausages.
- Adding the kale at the end will preserve its freshness and nutrients.
- Prefer using russet potatoes as they’re more starchy and creamy so they will make the soup creamier.
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup
This hearty and irresistible Zuppa Toscana is creamy, delicious, and loaded with flavors. This soup is a synonym of comfort and perfect for busy weekday dinners. Not only that, but it’s also really very easy to prepare; you can cook this soup up in less than 30 MINUTES using Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium size onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pound ground Italian chicken sausages
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 russet potatoes peeled and cut into large cubes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half (half cup milk and half cup heavy cream mixed)
- 1 cup chopped kale
Instructions
- Set the instant pot on the SAUTE function, let it heat up. Add olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add in the chopped onions and garlic and sauté it for a minute or two until the onion turns light brown.
- Add sausage and cook until the sausage is lightly browned.
- Add salt, black pepper powder, chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Next, add potatoes and mix.
- Add chicken broth and close the lid and pressure valve.
- Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, quick release the pressure by manually moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING position.
- Open the lid carefully and select the CANCEL button.
- Select the SAUTE button.
- Add chopped kale and let the broth bubble up for a few minutes. Add half and half and mix.
- CANCEL the SAUTE button.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 586Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 2284mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 7gSugar: 8gProtein: 38g
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Zuppa Toscana Instant Pot Recipe
Is Zuppa Toscana gluten free?
Zuppa Toscana Instant Pot Recipe is naturally gluten-free and grain-free.
How do I make Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup healthier?
Instead of pork sausage, you can use turkey sausage instead. You can also substitute the potatoes with chopped cauliflower florets.
Can I make Zuppa Toscana Soup dairy free?
To make Zuppa Toscana Soup dairy free, you can substitute the heavy cream with refrigerated coconut solid cream from the can.
Can I freeze Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Instant Pot?
It is not recommended. Potatoes tend to absorb the moisture of the soup, making it dry, and the potatoes tend to become grainy when defrosted. It’s also important to note that dairy-based soups can separate and lose their creamy consistency.Â
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I’ll take your three bowls and raise you one! I think I may have had four bowls the last time a ate there. 🙂 It’s my favourite as well. I tried pasta a couple times and a couple of the other soups and always go back to the Zuppa Tuscana. There is nothing like it. I’ve been making my own for a few years now. I like your addition of the carrots!