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Zuppa Toscana

This healthy & rustic Zuppa Toscana soup recipe is gluten-free, whole 30, and tastes like Olive Garden! Made with healthy ingredients like kale, creamy coconut milk, and homemade Italian sausage. :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com
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Make hearty Italian soup that tastes just like Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup, but better! Creamy, rustic, and delicious, this gluten-free, dairy-free soup is made with simple real food ingredients. Everyone will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian Sausage (store-bought, or recipe below)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ lbs yellow potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Sausage recipe

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground fennel seed (optional)
  • pinch dried oregano
  • pinch dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare sausage by combining the ground pork, spices, and vinegar in a Dutch oven until the pork is cooked through, approximately 15 minutes on medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and chicken stock to the cooked sausage and bring it to a boil.
  3. Add the potatoes and boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 10-20 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium, add the coconut milk and kale, and stir well. Cook until the kale is soft and bright green.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm!

Notes

This Zuppa Toscana recipe is easily adaptable to what you have on hand.

  • Low-carb zuppa soup: Add cauliflower florets instead of potatoes (they won’t need to cook as long).
  • Add bacon flavor: Try adding a bit of leftover bacon grease as you cook the sausage or onions. You’ll get a burst of bacon flavor without the cost of actually adding bacon to the pot.
  • Boost the veggies: Add some sliced mushrooms, riced cauliflower, or extra greens to the pot.
  • Switch the greens: Instead of kale, try spinach or Swiss chard.
  • Different protein: Try Italian turkey sausage instead of pork or add bacon if you’re feeling fancy!
  • Not dairy free? You can use heavy cream instead of coconut milk for an equally delicious creamy soup. And top with grated Parmesan cheese!

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