Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a large Instant Pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sauté onions and carrots in olive oil until softened. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken broth or vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, parsley leaves, cilantro leaves, salt and pepper. Cover Instant Pot; cook for 10 more minutes or until heated through.

Your whole family will love this Italian-Inspired Creamy Zuppa Toscana instant pot soup.  This is an easy and very simple Zuppa Toscana recipe instant pot recipe – very straightforward in an electric Pressure Cooker. Another way of describing this is a Sausage Kale Potato Soup packed with delicious flavors & textures largely from the kale and the lardons – cooked bacon we used. A smooth soup like this full of flavor can not be beaten especially sitting around a cozy fire with a bowl of this soup made with mild Italian sausage or a hotter Italian sausage if you like it a little bit more spicy! Remember the cream actually cools down the chili effect. Another great soup is our chicken chorizo soup recipe. Plus another kale and chorizo soup with flavor.

What does Zuppa Toscana mean?

Zuppa Toscana literally translates to “Tuscany-style soup”. Zuppa Toscana can be described as a medium hearty soup, that can even be made with cauliflower florets or sweet potato also. Eating Tuscan soup delivers a range of textures from the fresh chopped kale, cubed and nicely cooked hearty potatoes (russet potato is a good choice), to flavorsome spicy Italian sausage with crisped bacon or lardon in creamy savory soup. I will also note that the spicy Italian sausage does make this dish special – but you can also use turkey sausage, or chicken sausage with a little Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese to give a nice flavor. If you do not like dairy then using coconut cream or coconut milk is an option also. Prepare your Vegetables First Chop your bacon to 1/4 inch size chucks and peel the skin off the sausage Turn the Instant Pot to Saute high heat and cook the bacon fat. Stir and let the bacon bits crisp up a little, take out the cooked bacon. Then add in the sausage and cook them. Cook the Tuscan Sausage for about 3 minutes. Deglaze: Add a little of your chicken stock to deglaze any caramelized meat on the bottom and then add in the Onions and the Garlic. Now put in the potatoes and stir to mix them up with the onions and garlic, and add back in the bacon and the bite-sized Italian sausage. Lastly, add in your chicken broth liquid – mix again and put on the instant pot lid, and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure and a quick release of pressure after that. Next in goes the kale and cream. Stir for about 2-3 minutes to let the kale soften a little and to let the cream mix around everywhere – keep stirring. The result is a lovely creamy broth!

Can you freeze zuppa toscana soup?

Yes you can – and this soup freezes pretty well, The potato can go a little soft would be the only negative. – Can you freeze olive garden soup? – yes the same comments apply. You can freeze Zuppa Toscana soup for 3 months at least.

Do you need bacon for Zuppa Toscana?

No, you do not – while bacon makes it more flavorsome – it is not 100% essential

What greens can you use in Zuppa Toscana?

Kale is the most common green vegetable in Zuppa Toscana soup, but you can use swiss chard, spinach and silverbeet – just do not cook them very long.

How long does Zuppa Toscana last in the fridge?

Sealed in an airtight container this Tuscan soup can last for 5 days in the fridge.

There is no official number published – but by looking at Facebook, Instagram, and other social media I feel confident that Zuppa Toscana soup is their most popular.