Since I work night shift, I browned the sausage and then threw that along with the rest of the ingredients into a crockpot to cook for 6hrs while I slept! It was ready to go by the time I woke up. I took some to work and my coworkers killed it!

@Tuffy Baxton 7:46. He used half and half instead.

When did your add the heavy cream?

Good idea let that marinade!

When I fall asleep when something on the stove I wait up to something difference 😫.

@tater19981976 that's awesome 🤗💗

My favorite soup ever!!! I've been making it consistently ever since you posted your first recipe. I almost always have some in the freezer. It tastes wayyy better than Olive Garden. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

It definitely does.... I'll never go to olive garden again

@Tracey Hempel You must be in the midwest! -11 in Indianapolis two night ago!!

Spicy Italian sausage, 3 roasted hatch chiles, ckn BTB, carrots, diced potatoes and 1 rutabaga. Bay leaf. Made tonight. It’s 8 degrees. Yummy yum yum!

Thank you

As far as I'm concerned, anything homemade is always going to be better than any restaurant! After Christmas this is on my cooking list!!

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I love this soup. I usually make it probably twice a year, it’s the ultimate comfort soup. Especially if you live in Michigan. I love kale too, I tend to have it for breakfast sautéed with some red peppers and onion. Goes well with scrambled eggs and side of bacon. 😊

That Roasted Garlic Better Than Bouillon is MAGIC. It is full of out of this world rich deepening flavor. Honestly, anything you make tastes like it’s been cooking for hours when you add that. It’s unbelievably delicious 🤤♥️

​@matthewrenshaw It's basically like putting a bullion cube in your soup. Adds salt and rich flavor. The garlic flavor is the best.

Genuinely curious, what do you use it for? Other than what Mr MIH did in the video above? I bought some tonight and am not sure what to do as Ive never had the need for garlic broth.

I was reading the comments to see if there was a substitute because it's the only ingredient out of stock 😭

Gotta try it. I have heard good things about it...

@jemsmom97 And where I am it’s hard to find, most stores only carry the chicken and beef. So when I see it at this one particular store near me I grab up as many as I can 🤣

This looks so appetizing. Love this Tuscan soup. Your version looks much better than Olive Garden because it’s made at home with a lot of love.

One of my favorite soups. I love soups with sausage. I add cannelini beans in mine. I'm not sure if it counts as zupa tuscana but it's what I like. I need to make me a big pot of this. 😋

Omg! I just made this soup, and I'm doing the happy food dance in my kitchen! Delicious 😋 😋 😋

Just made this never had it before but it’s fire. Paired it with some of the box red lobster biscuits. The hardest part was trying not to eat all the bacon waiting on the potatoes lol

This is one of my favorite soups and I make it almost exactly the same way all year round. The only thing is I'm on low carb so I leave out the potatoes and add celery and extra kale. My husband even loves it

I was on keto and used cauliflower instead of potatoes and it is delicious. My family members who were not keto loved it as well. I have made it with potatoes since, but I prefer it with cauliflower.

@Chick4choice What about daikon?

Turnips are a good sub!

@Chick4choice, brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to start thinking about chayote aka merliton in lieu of potatoes. My mama always put merlitons in her homemade soups. 🌺

@Chick4choice Thanks for the tip! I live in a more rural part of the south so idk if I can find that in our local grocery stores but I'll definitely give it a go! For almost a month I couldn't even find kale around this area due to the economy. I was so bummed 😞

Making this tonight for the rest of the week. Hopefully I get it right. Update: Turned out great lunch is going to be on point

Definitely a huge fav!! Love to make, freeze and add have for meal preps!

It freezes great!

Yes! I'm going to attempt to make this and plenty of leftovers too. Does this freeze well? Looks so so good!

This is my absolute favorite soup as well. It’s cold and a winter storm is coming through the Chicago area. Making this tonight for me and my daughter. Can’t wait! I can already tell it’s better than Olive Garden’s.

I've made this twice already. Can't believe how easy it is and it's so good this is my go to soup from now on!

That soup tho…it looks delicious!! I am “making it happen” this weekend!!! Thank you for these amazing recipes!! 😋

Saw this on Instagram today- made it for dinner tonight. The fam is happy! Thank you for the easy and delicious recipe!

So funny this popped up today - going to my brother's house for Christmas tomorrow, whose Christmas Day tradition for the past few years is take out from Olive Garden, soup, salad and breadsticks, and it's always this soup. A few years ago, I found a keto recipe that used turnips instead of potatoes, made it and asked the fam which one they liked better. I already knew the homemade version was much heartier, and they did like it. But they like the convenience of not having to cook on Christmas Day (and I already cooked most of our Thanksgiving meal!) so Olive Garden it will be. But believe me, I will be making your recipe for me and my son next week!! Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

I’ve been making this recipe since you posted it on Twitter for the first time!!! Everyone always loves it so much!!!! 🙌🏽

This guy never makes a meal that doesn’t look 🔥🔥🔥

Looks amazing! I could go for a nice big bowl.😋

Please post your description information with the recipe as a pinned post in the comments. Getting the description info on YouTube can be a pain depending on your device. Also improves accessibility for all. Your International fans can use the translation feature in the comments which don't work in the description on some devices. Love your content and collabs. I'm a potato and kale lover so I add way more kale and new and gold potatoes for that potato happy profile. For non kale lovers try with baby kale or spinach added to the bottom of your bowl, then label on piping hot soup to wilt your greens. Just know putting spinach in the soup why cooking will make the spinach soggy. It doesn't hold up in this soup.

I make this recipe every winter. My family loves it.

This soup looks so delicious and I love the fact that you added the kale! I'm trying this one ASAP

I love this soup so much, I make it at least once a week, plus it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to make, awesome for leftovers as well!

Love this soup! Been making it for years & it's the only soup my finicky 4 year old granddaughter will eat. Everyone in the family loves this soup!

I’ve been making this for years and can honestly say it’s one of my favorite soups to make!

The best soup ever! Can’t wait to try this at home!

Perfect day for this hearty soup in the Mid Atlantic! Started with ice and now just a cold, raw rain!

Agreed!

I make this soup all the time, especially during the colder months here in Michigan...sometimes I add sun-dried tomatoes 😋

I began making this 4yrs ago after eating at OG. Oh my, its sooo delicious!!! Easy recipe & you'll have leftovers. Its a one pot meal, except for me. The Italian sausage I buy produces a red grease, so I fry in separate pan. Easy breazy, super comfort food!!!

Eating that soup from Olive Garden years ago is the reason I’m obsessed with kale today. Thanks for the recipe now i can make my own .

I’ve been making this soup for almost 15 years. I am excited to try your version.

This is my second recipe I tried from you and they both was delicious. My mom is very picky and she loved this soup. Keep those recipes coming.

Just made this for my family and served it with loaf garlic bread and it is sooooo delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

Made this for dinner tonight. It was fantastic! Thanks for sharing. I don't consider myself much of a soup person but this changed my mind!

I haven't made this in a few years but homemade is truly even better than Olive Garden. I'm inspired!

I like to add a piece of Parmesan rind to my Italian soups as they are cooking. It’s so good!

I make it at home sometimes but something tells me yours is better, so I will watch and make it exactly like yours the next time. I love this soup so much. Well exactly like yours, but with heavy whipping cream. l love heavy whipping cream in anything possible. Also, I always want more cheese when I go to Olive Garden but feel pressured to tell them to stop too soon. 😆

Give it a try

Omg I just finished making this 5 mins ago and WHEW!!!!! It is amazing. Thank you for posting.

I literally have been craving this soup & have been wanting to make it again. I don’t eat pork so I use beef bacon & turkey Italian sausage. Soooooo good!!! I’m going to make me a vegan non-dairy version using vegan cheese, and beyond sausage. I know it’ll be good! Thanks for sharing!!!

@Nikia Jones, thank you so much for sharing this! I’m in New Orleans. We have plenty of food options but with the way things are right now, many supplies are not available or run out. However, I think I have only seen beef bacon one time in my 62 years. I actually really wanted to know where you got it … such as a local mom & pop grocery store or a big box store. If there is a particular brand name, that would help. Thank you so much! 🌺

@Queenie Maja not sure what city/town you’re in your local grocery store should carry it presliced and it would be with the other bacons (turkey/pork) or you can get it sliced from your deli where they slice the lunch meat at. Or try a meat place that specializes in carrying different meat options. Hopefully that helps because I know it’s not very popular as ppl tend to eat pork mainly a whole lot.

Where do you get the beef bacon? 🌺

@Sister2MySoul most definitely!!!

#confirmation on the vegan version I was thinking I should make!! 💯🙌🏾🤎

Can’t wait to try the soup! But in the mean time, give us a blooper reel!! Loving it!!!😂😂😂😂

Love this. I add cauliflower instead of potatoes. Yummy

Me too! Keto

Looks amazing and so easy to make. I can’t wait to try it.

Looks delicious and I’m going to make it. I recently started adding kale to soup as well as cabbage.

Cooking my favorite soup for Christmas Eve dinner. Could not wait to cook with “Just Make it Happen” along with Prime rib and Lamb Chop Recipes . Started Holiday cooking with Meatballs sliders and Bake Spaghetti packed with cheese. Thank you for delicious Recipes!

I love this one at home. I have been making it for years, a family favorite, now my kids make it for their families.

Never heard of this but looks straightforward and I have most ingredients. Bookmarking to try 😊

Looking (and tasting) good!! This has got to be hands down the best soup I've ever made. I even added in some fresh spinach because I had some leftover. I've tried a couple of your recipes since finding this channel and I've yet to be disappointed!! Keep up the great work!!

This is my favorite soup! I liked the video before I even watched it. I knew your recipe would be 🔥 😍

That Soup looks... DELICIOUS!! 😋🤤

Oh heck yeah! I wish it was cold here but living in South Florida we eat soup whenever. This looks amazing. I have every thing but the kale!

Oh My, that looks so damn good...wishing I had a big pot of it sitting on my stovetop...thank you for sharing 🥰

I made this the other day and it was fantastic! So easy and better than take out! I also added a can of white beans. Thanks!

White beans sounds like a good idea. Thank you

Mr Make It Happen you have given me an idea! I have never even heard of Zupa Toscana soup 🍲 and I really enjoy Olive Garden. 🤯 As always the Bloopers are ALL THAT!!! 🤗 HAVE A GREAT EVENING EVERYONE!! 🌆💖😊

Looks so good. On my list to make. Love it.

Thank you for taking the time to post this recipe! Olive Garden's Toscana Soup is my favorite soup. I kept saying I'm going to make it homemade, and you delivered!

Seeing these videos from you and others are inspiring. We literally have the same recipe for making this. I need to start my own Chanel.

Thank you for reminding me about this recipe because I love this soup, I use non-dairy milk in my version.

Tried this recipe last week and it was delish! 😋

Made it last night and I can honestly say the best version I made. I had another recipe I got on YouTube before finding you and it’s similar but the better than bouillon paste took it up a notch. Definitely saving this. It taste better today too. Thank you so much from a lame who can’t cook lol

I just bought the ingredients for this yesterday. Right on time.

Perfect for these cold winter months

Yes indeed

Looking good 😋! I have a friend who loves this soup from Olive Garden. She probably eats it every week. She doesn't cook, so I'm gonna have to make this recipe and share it with her! Thanks!

This looks like a good recipe – very similar to something I make all the time. There were a couple of red flags that I would caution potential cooks about. Number one, if you use the Better than Bouillon, any kind of BtB, you should be very aware of what a salt bomb it is, and perhaps use low sodium chicken broth to avoid your soup becoming overly salty. Secondly, if you decide to use half-and-half, instead of cream, be absolutely sure that you do not let the soup approach the simmer, or you’ll just have a curdled mess. Cream won’t do that.

I feel like I cannot get this at OG now. I’ll make my own, thanks! Looks absolutely delicious!

Actually made this, and it was amazing!! My family loved it. My 7 YO daughter thought it was fantastic! They can’t wait for me to make it again. Do yourselves a favor and remember the crusty Italian loaf for dipping. 😋😉 Thank you, Mr. Make It Happen!!! 🥰

I went out to Olive Garden and I took some soup to go. My husband ate my leftover zuppa! I was upset but he suggested I make some. I love this recipe. I’ve made it twice!

Soup looks delicious and so easy to prepare.

After the first bite my sister's exact words were, "Oh my god.... This is better than Olive Garden!"

I substituted the cream with coconut milk and I added a splash of dry sherry and went to soup heaven baby! I always use coconut milk in place of milk because it adds way more flavor.

I have made this soup several times & its my favorite. I have even swapped potatoes and put cauliflower in & still delicious.😋

I just made this and it’s SOOOO GOOD! Super easy … even for someone who is admittedly cooking illiterate. I didn’t use bacon bcuz I thought it too much with sausage, and I used red potatoes instead russet. And I was xtra with kale. It still so flavorful! 😋 Super happy with how it turned out. Thank you!

THIS SOUP IS ABSOLUTE FIRE. I ate the whole pot

This soup is AMAZING!!!! We’ve made it twice in the last 4 days. We did get Olive Gardens breadsticks to go with it. And if you want your kids to eat kale definitely make this soup. My kids love it.

I made this tonight and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

I'm definitely a souper and I would love to try this. Thanks for the recipe.

So good

Same here. It doesn't matter what time of season it is, I can eat soup anytime, any day.😋😊

Zuppa Toscana soup is one of my favorites too! I'm so hungry now. I like to smash some of the potatoes after they're soft and it thickens the broth a little after simmering for a bit. Thanks for a great video!

I made this yesterday and it is fantastic! I don't eat red meat, so I used turkey sausage and turkey bacon. I also added white beans and my family loved it!

Boy that soup looks good, wish we had smell a phone I going to make some after the holiday you are definitely right homemade soup is the best I just made some homemade chicken soup my husband and me tore it up. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's 💙❤️ to you and your family.

I make this soup all the time!! I could eat it every day also. I add lots of mushrooms & spinach instead of kale. Just a personal preference. And I don’t put much potatoes in the soup because I am diabetic. I also add a cup of wild rice blend & carrots 🥕 shredded i use Old Bay Seafood Seasoning So Yummy!!!

The spoon drop was cool for a while. But honestly, I would like him to give a breakdown of how it tastes.

I make this all the time. Yours look good but I never add the kale to the whole soup unless you plan to eat the entire pot right them. I add the kale to each bowl before pouring the soup over it. This is how I make it....I cook the hot italian sausage first, can add more cracked red pepper. I think this gives the bacon more flavor when you cook it next in the same pot too. Set aside with slotted spoon in a bowl with papertowel to drain grease off. Then pour out the remaining grease. Add the bacon to same pot, cook til crisp, set aside on papertowel. Drain grease. Can add some EVOO to cook the onion and I add the chopped fresh garlic the last minute or two when onion is done. Then I add my water and bouillon cubes. Sometimes I use chicken broth or stock if I have some. But always use some bouillon it has so much flavor/salt. Cut potatoes to bite size or tad larger, add to broth, bring to boil until potatoes are fork tender or a bit before, I dont like when they get too soft. Add the sausage and crumbled bacon back in and a cup of cream, half and half or even just milk. Heat through. I put ripped up kale into a bowl and pour the hot soup over it and mix it up letting the kale cook a min in the hot soup. I usually get a nice baguette to have with. Some times parm cheese baked in pieces of baguette or sprinkled on the soup. This is one of my favorite meals actually of all-time, this soup has so much flavor. ETA: the last time I had this at OG I thought how much better mime is at home! I've been making it so often for so many years I think I perfected it.

Just made this for the neighborhood Garden Party...luckily for them, I am fasting and I can't eat it but my husband said it's DELICIOUS! I can't wait to have this. It smells AMAZING!!!

This recipe looks amazing!! But if you've never had beef bacon, you have to try it 🔥🔥🔥!

Is this recipe any different than the first recipe video you did on this soup? I love the first one , it was requested I make it again for family Christmas!

When i say this is my 18yrs sons favorite soup. Omg he had me make this along with thanksgiving dinner. I cant lie i flavored mines up to perfection,no longer needing Olive Gardens🍲🥣😋

My favorite chef and my favorite soup! I've been making this often,aamof I'm making it today. Great minds think alike. Tfs!🌟

Get it man. This soup is fantastic. Question, where do you purchase the roasted garlic (Better than Bouillon). I’m so ready to make this soup. You sound very down to earth, I relate to your vibe, and you cook delicious food… And you’re easy on the eyes too, just saying. Keep the fantastic meals coming.

6:28 I use to use hot sausage. The mild and/or sweet has worked best for me. I add my own heat. It’s not the flavor to me. It’s no matter how much you strain and/or drain the hot sausage, it stains my soup red or gives my soup a hue that I’m not going for. It smells good and taste amazing with the hot sausage. I just don’t like the look. Been making this soup for years after a visit to Olive Garden. Then they had the nerves to pull it from the menu for a period of time. But homemade is the absolute best. If you ever make it and it is too soupy. Mash some of your potatoes. But if you don’t want to do that, add a spoon full or two of instant masked potato flakes. A little goes a long way. This is the best soup ever. I will eat it all year long. But especially late fall and winter.

It's addictive, my daughters are picky eaters, they were eating it late night. We started freezing it to eat later.

OMG, this looks so delicious. A salad and hot garlic bread, this would be dynamite. Thanks,

That was a hearty looking soup.... a must try for me!!💞

Will definitely try this one soon. My husband loves soups he could eat soup everyday lol. I needed some new ideas

Always looking for something diff. I never heard of this soup, but it looks good..I love potatoes so I may try this. But wanted you to kno what else you cld do with Kale tht is delicious 😋make kale chips! cut it up n roast it, put your favorite seasonings on it n when they come out they are crunchy like chips. Very tasty!!!

It’s soo good

Love this channel, recipes and your energy!! All the best ✌👊

This is my favvvv soup at Olive Garden. I Google this copy cat recipe yeara ago and make it just like this but I also add in a little bit of corn starch. Gives it a little just a little thickness. Don't use a lot because it's still a soup. Just to add a creamier texture to that broth.

I like making palak curry with kale, arugula, even brussel sprouts or asparagus. I just toss whatever I have into a blender and by the time all the spices hit it no one is the wiser.

This looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it! Can somebody please tell me how he chopped onion so fast? What was the gadget that he used? I need one of those!

I’m making this soup for Christmas lunch when my girlfriend comes over. Side: Roasted Brussels sprouts with caramelized red onion, bacon, sweet chili sauce.

Hahaha I can relate to never telling them to stop with the cheese😂

Love this soup. However one thing I do different is not add the cream to the pot. I add it to individual servings. Keeps it fresher.