No need to eat out! Using this recipe you can create a copycat recipe of Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana with the ease of the Instant Pot. Done in 30 minutes, this recipe is healthier for you, takes less time and money than eating out.
1lbGround Porkplain - if using italian sausage the spices will need to be adjusted
2tbspRed Pepper Flakes
2tspGround Pepper
1/2tbspDried Oregano
1tbspDried Parsley
8cupsParmesan Chicken Brothchicken or vegetable broth works too
5Potatoesdiced
1cupHeavy Whipping Cream
5stemsKale
1/4cupShredded Parmesan Cheese
2tspSaltoptional (add last)
Instructions
Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode for 20 minutes. on medium or high. Once hot, add the bacon to the Instant Pot to fry. Remove the bacon to a paper towel once done. Leaving the majority of the bacon grease.
Immediately add garlic and chopped onion to the Instant Pot and saute until onions are soft, approximately five minutes.
Add ground pork or sausage and cook through.
Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, and oregano. Stir once.
Add broth (the equivalent of two Swanson box broths) to the sausage and diced potatoes.
Cover and set to manual for 10 minutes on high. Once done, release pressure using the quick release method.
While pot is cooking, de-stem kale and roughly chop leaves.
Add heavy whipping, kale leaves, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. Taste test and add salt if needed.