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Vegan Zuppa Toscana Recipe

June 23, 2019 By florentina 100 Comments

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Best Vegan Zuppa Toscana recipe, lusciously creamy, naturally dairy free and gluten free, one pot, easy to make, loaded with good for you Lacinato kale and comforting potatoes. One of the most delicious homemade soups you’ll ever make with a WFPB fat free option included.
 
Easy Vegan Zuppa Toscana Recipe with Beyond Meat Sausage, Potatoes and Kale.  

 I know we just stepped into summer, but soup is always present around here no matter the season. So I figured I might as well go ahead and share my healthy version of Vegan Zuppa Toscana with you already. I have a feeling you’ll also be enjoying it all year long as we do.

Think of it as a fancy pure vegetarian copycat recipe of the famous Olive Garden soup but with a healthy twist, including an oil free whole foods plant based option. We all know that everything is better when it’s homemade and even better when it’s also cruelty free.
 
 
Better than Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe to Feed a Crowd.

Better than the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana:

  • This recipe features the incredible plant based Italian sausage from Beyond Meat. It’s pan seared in a little drizzle of olive oil the added back into the luscious soup made super creamy with a quick homemade cashew cream.
  • I’m a huge fan of the simple things in life so a large enameled cast iron pot is all I need to make my kitchen go around. This soup however can also be made in the slow cooker, crock pot or Instant pot if you prefer to go that route.
 
 
Homemade Vegan Zuppa Toscana with Italian Sausage, Potatoes and Kale.

Make It Without the Sausage, WFPB Recipe:

To make this soup as healthy as can be and fully whole foods plant based compliant, all you need to do is replace the olive oil with a splash of veggie stock and the sausage with your favorite mushrooms.

 

Think oyster or chanterelles, hen of the woods, shiitakes or simple button mushrooms will work too. For that authentic flavor that usually comes from the sausage seasonings just add a pinch of ground fennel and smoked paprika to your soup, works like magic!

 
Homemade Vegan Zuppa Toscana with Potatoes, Sausage and Kale.

What is Zuppa Toscana Anyway ? 

  • Technically the translation really means “Tuscan Soup”. The traditional recipe usually involves a mix of tomatoes, cannellini beans, carrots, celery and bread, in essence a Ribollita.  For an authentic Italian recipe try my Tuscan White Bean Kale Soup and Italian Pappa al Poomodoro also known as Tuscan bread soup.
  • The North American version made popular by the Olive Garden restaurant is made with Italian sausage seasoned with fennel, (use a cruelty free sausage like Beyond Meat), red chili flakes, onion, garlic, potatoes, kale and cream (make the dairy free  cream recipe below or use a store bought kind alternative).
 
 
the Best Vegan Zuppa Toscana with Italian Sausage, Potatoes and Kale.

The Potatoes: 

You can use any potato you have on hand, the buttery Yukon gold potatoes would be the best choice as they don’t fall apart during cooking and give the soup a nice rustic texture.
 

The Kale:

Tuscan Lacinato kale is my go to here, however any kale will do really. Make sure to strip the leaves and discard the tough stems before adding it o the soup. Of course if you aren’t a fan of kale at all feel free to use baby spinach, chard or even small broccoli florets instead.
 

The Cream: 

I made a rich thick cream using quick soaked raw cashews and water. You could opt for store bought dairy free cream or full fat coconut, almond or cashew milk instead. If you prefer your soup on the thicker side just blend one tablespoon of tapioca into the plant milk of your choosing before adding it to the soup.

Bowl of Vegan Zuppa Toscana with Potatoes, Sausage and Kale.
 

FAQ:

  • Is there a substitute for white wine ? You can just use a splash of veggie stock instead.
  • Will  my soup taste like coconut If I use coconut milk ? Yes, doesn’t matter what anyone says, coconut milk has a rich flavor and it will affect the taste. Just use the cashew cream recipe below instead, it’s super creamy and easy to make in your blender.
  • How long does the Zuppa last ? You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or freeze in lidded containers up to 3 months.
  • Love potatoes ? Make sure to try this potato pizza, paprika potatoes and our to die for scalloped potatoes.

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How to Make Vegan Zuppa Toscana with Potatoes, Sausage and Kale.

How to Make the Best Vegan Zuppa Toscana: 

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Vegan Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Easy vegan Zuppa Toscana recipe, lusciously creamy, naturally dairy free and gluten free, loaded with good for you Lacinato kale and comforting potatoes. One of the best homemade soups you’ll ever make with a WFPB fat free version option included.
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Keyword creamy soup, plant based, potato soup, vegan,
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 334kcal
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 3 links Beyond Meat Italian Sausage sliced (or 24 oz mushrooms)
  • 2 lb golden potatoes sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 7 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine or more stock
  • 1 tsp olive oil optional
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 1 leaf bay
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes or to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 4 cups Lacinato kale chopped (sub with spinach or broccoli)
  • 1 pinch ground fennel OPTIONAL
  • sea salt to taste

Cashew Cream

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 tbsp tapioca OPTIONAL
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Make the Cashew Cream:

  • Start by soaking the cashews in hot water for 20 minutes while you prep your soup. Drain the soaked cashews then add them to a powerful blender together with one cup of filtered water and the tapioca. Blend until smooth and creamy. (The tapioca is totally optional, only use it if you prefer a thicker soup, it is very rich and creamy without it).

Make the Soup:

  • Preheat a heavy bottom pot over medium flame. Add the olive oil and sausage and pan sear for a few minutes until golden brown. Transfer the sausage to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Add the onion and red chili flakes to the sausage drippings and cook a few minutes until translucent. Stir in the garlic, cook until you can smell its fragrance then pour in the white wine.
  • Use a flat wooden spoon and scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan until the wine has evaporated.
  • Add the sliced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf and smoked paprika then pour in the veggie stock. Bring to a simmer, add the nutritional yeast and a pinch of sea salt. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes until the potatoes have softened but still hold their shape. Check after 5 minutes and keep a close eye on them.
  • A couple of minutes before the potatoes are ready add the chopped kale. Give everything a good stir then mix in the cashew cream. Simmer another minute or so until the kale has wilted and the soup is creamy.
  • Add the cooked Beyond sausage back into the soup, adjust seasonings and serve hot with freshly cracked black pepper on top.

WFPB Method:

  • To make this Zuppa Toscana whole food plant based compliant simply replace the olive oil with a splash of veggie stock and the Beyond sausage with 24 oz of your favorite mushrooms. Add a pinch of ground fennel to make up for the authentic Italian sausage flavor.

Instant Pot Method:

  • Set your Instant Pot to the high sauté setting. Add the olive oil and Beyond sausage slices and sautee a few minutes until golden brown. Add the onion and red chili flakes and continue cooking until the onion is translucent. Pour in the white wine and scrape all the little brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook until the wine has evaporated.
  • Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, thyme and smoked paprika.
  • Add the sliced potatoes, veggie stock and nutritional yeast.
  • Select manual setting, adjust pressure to high and set time for 4 minutes. Once finished cooking quick-release pressure according to the Instant Pot manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Meanwhile prepare the cashew cream then add it to the soup together with the kale. Cook one or two minutes until the kale has wilted.
  • Adjusting seasonings to taste with sea salt and black pepper and serve.

Notes

  • To make this soup lower in calorie you can use a mix of golden potatoes and cauliflower florets.
  • If you prefer your soup thicker make sure to mix 1 tablespoon of tapioca with the cashew cream or whatever plant based milk you decide to use here.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 995mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1700IU | Vitamin C: 37.7mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 16.5mg

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  1. Carolyn

    June 25, 2019 at 1:32 am

    The best soup I’ve ever had and I made it myself. Might want to add more salt at the end if you are used to a saltier diet but really you won’t even want to share with your kids and it packs so much kale in it I feel great about eating it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  2. terri

    July 1, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    This was super simple and super delicous!!!!

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    • florentina

      July 2, 2019 at 2:07 am

      So happy you loved the soup Terri 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lisa M Williams

    September 21, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Just made this tonight, so far it’s the best recipe I’ve found for vegan Zuppa Toscana! Thank you! My boyfriend had seconds. And I love the cashew cream. It’s the perfect addition as opposed to soy milk which I’ve used before. Yummy!

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    • florentina

      September 23, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      This makes me so happy Lisa! So glad you guys enjoyed it so much, definitely one of my most favorite and most requested recipes on the blog and in real life. ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  4. Shante

    October 7, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    This recipe was amazing! I doubled it and was able to feed 9 people generously and have leftovers. I changed it by using flaxmilk and coconut milk as the creamy substance and I added in some red lentils to thicken the soup instead of tapioca powder. I did not have any fennel so I added some caraway seeds to add a little more flavor. I used red kale since it was on sale.

    Everyone loved even the self proclaimed carnivores.

    Highly recommend!

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    • florentina

      October 8, 2019 at 12:54 am

      I am so excited you all loved it and so impressed you took the liberty to tweak the recipe and make it your own with the lentils and caraway. Sounds divine!

      Reply
      • Lana

        January 27, 2020 at 3:52 pm

        We searched this recipe after making the meat version from olive garden for years. We recently went to WFPB and were excited to see this version offered! The entire family loved it, including the picky 6 yr old! Perfect for those cold, dreary days. Will be one of our go-to recipes for sure.

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        • florentina

          January 27, 2020 at 11:46 pm

          This makes me so happy and doing the happy dance for you now ~ Florentina Xo’s

          Reply
  5. Ashley Ryan

    October 7, 2019 at 9:57 pm

    Can you use a dairy free heavy cream instead? I found a coconut heavy cream, but just making sure you think it would still give the soup the same consistency as your homemade cream

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    • florentina

      October 8, 2019 at 12:53 am

      You definitely could, just know that coconut will alter the flavor. It’s still very nice bit only if you like coconut of course 🙂

      Reply
    • LaJuana Dunn

      April 15, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      Delicious! I made this over The weekend and am enjoyIng the Planned leftovers during my meals for the week. I had so much I even put a quart in the freezer. Not sure how the potatoes will do but hoping for the best. Can always cream if they lose texture. Flavor is great Actually m it would make a delicious gravy! . I used sunflower seeds instead of cashews and no tapioca. Thanks for the recipe!

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  6. Karen

    October 12, 2019 at 2:14 am

    This was delicious! I made it without tapioca and I used fresh broccoli instead of kale and added an additional tsp of crushed pepper. This is a family keeper! Thank you for this awesome recipe.

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    • florentina

      October 13, 2019 at 2:36 am

      So happy you loved it Karen 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jodi

    October 15, 2019 at 3:37 am

    This was incredibly delicious! So flavorful and complex, I can’t wait to have it again for lunch tomorrow.

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  8. Brittni

    October 22, 2019 at 1:09 am

    This is my favorite plant based recipe to date. I am so impressed with the flavors and richness. I am completely shocked I just made this – truly. I followed it almost exactly, except subbed 1 of the sausages with mushrooms and instead of mixing the cashews with 1 cup of water, I used 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup coconut milk. I also didnt have tyme or fennel so I just used basil and parsley but holy cow still SO good!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! <3

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    • florentina

      October 23, 2019 at 12:45 am

      I’m beyond excited you loved this soup so much Brittni! Hope you’ll try more of the recipes here and find a few favorites ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  9. E Butler

    October 28, 2019 at 4:00 am

    Delicious!!! I used Ripple half and half for the cream and Not Chick’n bouillon cubes with veggie broth and water.

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    • florentina

      October 28, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  10. Kevin Morgan

    November 14, 2019 at 7:06 am

    This recipe turned out AMAZING! I posted on my Instagram and my FB cooking page. I HAD to share your recipe! Thank you so much!

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    • florentina

      November 14, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      So happy you loved it! Thanks for coming back to review it 🙂

      Reply
  11. Dee

    November 14, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    Hi, this looks amazing! I would like to double the amount and freeze half for another time. Any idea if it freezes well?

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    • florentina

      November 15, 2019 at 6:55 pm

      Yes, you can definitely freeze it, make sure to thaw out in the refrigerator before reheating.

      Reply
  12. LiLi

    November 15, 2019 at 6:13 am

    Florentine, this soup is devine! Thank you for sharing your recipe! This is probably my favorite soup I have ever made. I could tell just from looking at the photos that this would be a tasty soup and I was right. My wife and I gobbled it down with some toasted garlic bread and ate every last drop! I used unsweetened plain almond milk mixed with tapioca flour and a few tablespoons of Tofutti sour cream to make it creamy because I didn’t feel like fussing with cashews and a blender.

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    • LiLi

      November 15, 2019 at 6:14 am

      Sorry, autocorrect spelled your name wrong. I meant to day Florentina!

      Reply
      • florentina

        November 15, 2019 at 6:54 pm

        Haha, it happens all the time, even I do it sometimes 😉

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    • florentina

      November 15, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Woohoo, I’m so beyond happy you all loved it. Can’t beat creamy soups in November, gotta make a few more variations now ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  13. DonYan

    November 18, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    This recipe is amazing. A friend of mine sent it to me back in March, and I came across it on Pinterest a few days ago. Mine wasn’t vegan (Bc men 🙄) so I swapped for chicken sausage, almond milk & turkey bacon. That touch of spice cut perfectly. I definitely want to try this vegan version, but I had to come back to let you know I tried it and really liked it. I posted a picture of it on my Instagram if you’d like to see it since I can’t add a picture here (@chefgrlyan) 🥰

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    • florentina

      November 19, 2019 at 7:59 pm

      Hey, so happy you love it! If you use the Italian vegan sausage from Beyond Meat nobody will know the difference. I also made it for men (the Game Changer work out types) and nobody even asked if someone died for that soup haha. Also so much healthier this way, i really encourage you to try it! ~ Florentina Xo’s

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  14. Rosie

    November 20, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    Made this amazing soup right after I got home from work for my Friendsgiving party for co workers. Easy and absolutely delicious. It was done in no time. I served it with warm brioche buns. Zero leftovers. That says it all. Thank you Florentina. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  15. Michelle M Giroux

    November 27, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    I don’t see the directions for the Crock-Pot how long would you cook it and do you just throw everything in? And in any kill right at the end?

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    • florentina

      November 28, 2019 at 6:23 am

      You can brown the Beyond sausage and reserve to add back in before serving. Throw everything else in the crockpot except the cream and kale and cook on slow for 5-6 hours. Add the cream and kale and cook until the kale is wilted. Add the Beyond sausage and enjoy!

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  16. Christy

    December 12, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    Very good! I used to make the meat and dairy version years ago, and forgot about it. It’s so good! I did a few tweaks, in case anyone is interested. (Originally I cooked up the 3 sausages and had them on a plate, but then my mother kept walking over and eating it saying how amazing it was… so I decided to cook up the 4th sausage) I used all 4 BB sausages, added about a half a head of cauliflower at the same time as potatoes, and used 8 cups of broth, and Trader Joe’s coconut creamer. Had to add more paprika and some cayenne.. and it turned out exactly how I like it!

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  17. Bianca

    December 25, 2019 at 9:05 am

    AMAZING RECIPE! The only changes I made were: I used russet potatoes and a rosemary/thyme blend because that’s what I had frozen. Before going vegan 3 years ago, I always ordered the Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden… this is WAY better than I remember it tasting. Thank you so much for bringing this recipe to life. My omnivorous husband and mother-in-law loved it. Next to taste test is my mom. I’m 100% sure she will love it. And I will definitely be making this again!!

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    • florentina

      December 28, 2019 at 2:11 am

      You have no idea how this comment made my day! So happy you all loved it ~ Florentina

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      • Bianca

        January 1, 2020 at 1:22 am

        Update: My mom loves the soup!! She asked me for the recipe so she could make it for her and my dad. AMAZING RECIPE! I will be sharing this with everyone!

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        • florentina

          January 2, 2020 at 2:44 am

          That’s so wonderful Bianca! Thanks for reporting back, hope you’ll find many more recipes you’ll love here. Happy New Year! ~ Florentina Xo’s

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  18. Linda

    December 29, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Super excellent! We absolutely love this soup. It is the best soup I have ever made. Thank you so much, Florentina!

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    • florentina

      December 29, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Woohoo! That’s awesome Linda, I’m beyond happy that you loved it so much ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  19. Marcie Melton

    December 30, 2019 at 6:51 am

    I have not made this yet. I am so excited to find this recipe. My husband and I are on a low fat new lifestyle. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you.

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  20. Jill

    January 2, 2020 at 1:52 am

    I loved making this recipe so much that I dream about making it again 🤤 so delicious. Easy to make and has common ingredients. I subbed the cashew cream for coconut milk (from the can) with good results to make it a little cheaper. I am making this again tonight!

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    • florentina

      January 2, 2020 at 2:42 am

      This makes me so happy! Happy New Year Jill! ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  21. Mary

    January 13, 2020 at 2:16 am

    Delicious and easy to make ! The whole family loved it! Great for kids 🙂

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  22. Lauren

    January 15, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    I LOVE this recipe but was wondering if it holds up ok with the cashew cream if I make it a day or two prior ? I’m having a party and don’t have time to make it that day. Thoughts? Didn’t want it to “break” so to speak.

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    • florentina

      January 16, 2020 at 6:27 am

      Yes it does since there is no dairy at all the consistency stays the same, you could even freeze it for later if you wanted to. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Madeliene

    January 22, 2020 at 9:35 am

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe, Florentina!
    My whole family loved it, and I can’t wait to make it again.
    The only change was that I slightly reduce the amount of potatoes and added 2 large sliced carrots for additional veggies.

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  24. Malgorzata W

    January 25, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    This soup is absolutely amazing! I know it might sound like too much…but, this is the best soup I’ve ever tasted! Thank you so much for developing this five start recipe!

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    • florentina

      January 25, 2020 at 11:09 pm

      Thank you for reporting back Malgorzata and making my weekend ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  25. Julie

    January 26, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    This soup is amazing! I followed the directions exactly. Don’t leave out the crushed fennel seeds-they make a difference. Phenomenal!

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  26. Lauren

    February 3, 2020 at 8:59 am

    Amazing recipe! We loved it so much last week, we are making it again this week! Thanks so much.

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  27. Susan

    February 12, 2020 at 5:24 am

    So happy I kept searching and found your recipe. I had to use a less delicious vegan Italian sausage, but my omnivore spouse still loved it. It was, as others have proclaimed, so like the Olive Garden soup we loved. I was sceptical of the cashew cream, but it worked very well! My instant pot never came to pressure….my husband saw that I’d forgotten the seal!!! Even so, it was delicious with sourdough bread. Can’t wait to get the Beyond meat sausage and make again in the future. I’ve had their sausage on pizza and it is divine….even though I don’t usually like meat substitutes. Can’t wait to try more of your WFPB recipes.

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  28. Amber Garrett

    February 14, 2020 at 11:09 pm

    Made this with a vegan Cesar salad and both turned out amazing! I added mushrooms with red pepper flakes, fennel, paprika and a dash of amino acids for the sausage effect and added coconut cream, purple kale, and fresh parsley on top. Thank you for sharing this, it’s delicious!

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  29. Jenni

    February 20, 2020 at 4:24 am

    Omg!!! This is seriously one of the best recipes I’ve made in my entire life!!!! It’s a really delicious meal that is full of flavor and texture and simply mouth watering!!! A really impressive meal to make and show off! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  30. Diana Bristow

    February 21, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    This is the best soup EVER!! My family is not vegan however, they are now!! 🙂 They had no idea I used meatless Crumbles instead of sausage!! I also used Veg. Broth. and no potatoes..I used cauliflower and I don’t like kale so I used spinach and I did try the cashew cream as I usually use heavy cream…wow it was Delicious!!! Thank you!!!!

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  31. Erin

    February 24, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    Absolutely delicious! Added the tapioca, gave the soup a nice richness! Very hearty soup, felt very satisfied! Can’t wait to share with friends!

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  32. Anna Kate

    March 1, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Soooo delicious! Only downside is that the beyond meat sausage doesn’t hold up well in the soup for leftovers. They become this weird soggy grain-y consistency that lack flavor after it’s been in the fridge for a night. I’d recommend to store any leftover sausage separately and then add to each portion once you’re ready to eat it.

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  33. Tara

    March 11, 2020 at 1:39 am

    THANK YOU! so much for sharing this fabulous recipe! This was perfect and I would not have changed a thing! xoxo

    Reply
  34. Breana

    March 12, 2020 at 4:53 am

    So Delicious!!! Made this evening and it was a hit! Will definitely be in our weekly rotation!! Thank you for such a delicious vegan recipe!!

    Reply
  35. KC

    March 15, 2020 at 5:48 am

    Wow, this is a great recipe. I’ve made a lot of Zuppa Toscana recipes and this is hands down the best! Awesome. So rich and creamy. I didn’t have white wine but don’t think it was missed. Also used field roast sausage.

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    • florentina

      March 15, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you for reporting back, you have no idea how happy this makes me 🙂 woohoo!

      Reply
  36. Kimberly

    March 16, 2020 at 11:04 am

    This is my very favorite go-to soup recipe! I love the small changes you’ve made to the recipe since originally posting. Fennel seeds are an excellent addition to the flavor profile and cashew cream can’t be beat for thickening. Thank you, Florentina, for all of your delicious recipes. I am constantly looking for tasty recipes and when I’m looking for soup, you always come through. You’re my Vegan soup hero!

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    • florentina

      March 16, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      awww thanks so much Kimberly, you sure brightened up my day and doing the happy dance. Thank you ~ Florentina Xo’s

      Reply
  37. Linda

    March 16, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    OMG! This is so good!! I practically overdose on it when I make it, lol! Thanks so much for coming up with this absolutely delicious recipe. As I eat it, I just keep saying mmmmm this is so good!

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    • florentina

      March 16, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Linda, this makes me so happy 🙂

      Reply
  38. Deborah Atkins

    March 18, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    I made this soup during the morning and rewarded it later for supper. It reheated well and was so yummy. I substituted spinach from my garden for the kale and Field Crest Italian sausage and omitted the red pepper flakes knowing that the sausage is spicy. It turned out well. The recipe is easy to alter if you need to reduce the quantity as I did. Thank you for another amazing recipe.

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  39. Katie

    March 19, 2020 at 6:01 am

    OMG!!! THIS WAS THE BEST ZUPPA TOSCANA EVER! Thank you so much for this recipe! Will be attempting many more from your site! Thank you!!!

    Reply
  40. Lyn

    March 21, 2020 at 11:27 pm

    This is delicious!

    Reply
  41. Sam Carter

    March 22, 2020 at 4:34 am

    This soup is absolutely amazing, I just made it for the third time and it just gets better. This time I made a double batch because my wife and I get two meals out of one batch and it’s never enough. I seriously could eat this soup everyday, so good.

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    • florentina

      March 22, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      Your comment totally made my day. Thanks for reporting back, hope you’ll try more of our favorite recipes on the blog 🙂

      Reply
  42. Trish

    March 24, 2020 at 6:01 pm

    Oh. My. Gosh! This is the best soup I’ve ever tasted. Period. Seriously, my husband and I were in heaven eating this. Picky older teen actually finished his food for the first time. Followed recipe exactly using broccoli instead of kale as that’s what was in the fridge. Crazy good soup. Can’t wait for leftovers tonight! Bravo to you!!

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  43. Sarah

    March 26, 2020 at 1:32 am

    I make a lot of soup and this is one I have never tried making or eating. Looking forward to trying something new. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. Mandi

    March 30, 2020 at 4:51 am

    We absolutely loved this soup!!!!! My very picky 11 year old loved the potatoes mixed with the sausage. I just used almond milk mixed with the tapioca flour. The only thing I couldn’t find is how much almond milk to add? I ended up using a cup. Thank you for this delicious recipe. It warmed our hearts when the world around us is in a panic. It’s the little things. ❤️

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  45. Anne Klimas

    April 11, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    I absolutely love this recipe. I did tweak a tiny bit to suit my taste buds but not much. The best part is that my non vegan/vegetarian husband absolutely LOVES it! I had to freeze a container for myself or he would have consumed it all.

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  46. CP

    April 17, 2020 at 8:27 am

    Delicious! Can wait to add the cashew cream next time.

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  47. Janis

    April 18, 2020 at 5:35 am

    My husband and I are new to Veganism, we really want to change the way we were taught to eat, at first we were so worried that the pleasure of eating delicious food would no longer exist, and we’d just have to accept it and live with it. We made this recipe tonight and all I can say is we BOTH agree this is better than Olive Garden’s!! It is sooo flavorful! Thank you so so much for sharing this wonderful recipe with us! Definitely will be a frequent go-to!!

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  48. Amelia

    May 15, 2020 at 5:07 am

    You had mentioned a fat-free option, but I did not see it. Is it hidden somewhere that I missed?

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    • florentina

      May 15, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      It’s in the recipe card under the WFPB instructions, it’s for the oil-free option 🙂

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  49. erica

    July 23, 2020 at 4:52 am

    this was incredible

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  50. Barb

    August 22, 2020 at 4:44 am

    Really looking forward to trying this, just one question please. Is this recipe like most other soups, where they just get tastier if you make them ahead of time and let them sit in the fridge for a few days? I’ve never used BB sausage in a soup before – does it get mushy or otherwise weird if left in liquid for a while? I’d like to make the soup for a family gathering, but preferably the day before. Thank you!

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    • florentina

      August 22, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      Hi Barb, I suggest making the soup according to recipe the day before but reserve the pan seared sausage and add it back into the soup when serving. I like to warm it up under the broiler for a few minutes which also crisps it perfectly around the edges. Let me know how it goes! Enjoy!

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  51. Lori

    September 21, 2020 at 2:27 am

    This is the perfect recipe ! Super easy and my family loved it !

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  52. Julie

    September 29, 2020 at 5:42 am

    Very good!!!

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  53. Miranda

    October 11, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    This is the best soup!! I’ve made it twice now!

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  54. JBob

    October 18, 2020 at 3:07 am

    Absolutely loved it!!! Didn’t change a single thing other then using my preferred brand of plant based sausage. This was so delicious. Thank you so much for bringing one of my favorite soups into my vegan life.

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  55. Debra Wechter

    October 21, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    This soup is BEYOND phenomenal!!! Easy, quick, one pot deliciousness. SO creamy. All the feels of fall and warming up with this soup!

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  56. Kylie Costello

    October 22, 2020 at 1:40 am

    The best soup I’ve ever had and my boyfriend agrees. I did use the spicy beyond links and just used 8 cups of broth instead of 7, (2 broth boxes) and it was great. I think using tapioca and only 7 cups of broth would be WAY too thick.

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  57. Jenn

    October 23, 2020 at 4:55 am

    This was so delicious!! My only substitution was that I had a TON of swiss chard from the garden, so I used that instead. I don’t ever post on websites, but this recipe was pure magic.

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    • florentina

      October 23, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      Why thank you so much for reporting back Jenn, your comment totally made my day ~ Florentina Xo’s

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  58. Daphne Graham

    December 4, 2020 at 4:43 am

    I just made this and substituted the vegan sausage with Mushrooms & used cashews, pine nuts and sunflower seeds for the cream base! I used 4 cups of chopped fresh spinach and it is AMAZING!!!!!

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  59. Missy O.

    December 8, 2020 at 6:12 am

    This was beyond *no pun intended* delicious!!! I followed the recipe exactly except I didn’t add the bay leaf or thyme since I didn’t have them on hand but oh my gosh!! Great soup! I used to love the OG version before I went plant-based, and I so happy to find this recipe! Thank you for sharing and making my holidays a little cozier with this delightful hearty soup.

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  60. Lili

    December 8, 2020 at 7:26 am

    Florentine,
    You deserve a medal for coming up with this Delish!!!, but super simple soup! 😋
    Thnak you so very much for sharing 😊

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    • florentina

      December 9, 2020 at 1:00 am

      Why thank you Lili, I will definitely be walking around for the rest of 2020 with a chip on my shoulder lol. Thanks for making my day ~ Florentina Xo’s

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  61. Mayen

    December 16, 2020 at 1:18 am

    Hi Florentina,

    What a wonderful sounding recipe! I have MANY food allergies and it looks like I can make this work with my safe ingredients. I plan to make it today but was wondering: How much plant based milk can I use in place of the cashew milk in this recipe? I plan to use rice milk (as it’s the only plant milk I can safely have) and will add a little gluten free flour to thicken. Also, can I use dried thyme instead of fresh, and if so how much? I also plan to do this in my crock pot, how long do I cook it for- and low or high? Can I add the cream and meat while it slow cooks?

    Thank you for any advice and tips you can give me! I can’t wait to try this. Haven’t had this soup in years due to my food allergies!

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    • florentina

      December 16, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Marlena, the recipe calls for cashew cream but your nut free substitute sounds fine, I would still use the same amount of oat milk + a couple of tablespoons of flour to thicken it up. Dried thyme is also fine, go for at least 1 teaspoon or more depending on the potency of your spice jar. Have not tested this in the crockpot, it’s a relatively quick recipe so i wouldn’t bother personally.

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  62. Kristin

    December 20, 2020 at 6:52 am

    I do not make many soups at home but when I saw this recipe on Pinterest I knew I had to make it. It has been cold in NC and I wanted something warm and rich to enjoy for dinner. This was the absolute best soup that I’ve had that I made myself. I highly highly recommend making it. I made enough to freeze Individual portions for other cold days this winter. It is so good! I used broccoli instead of kale because I have never liked kale but I followed the recipe exactly and it is amazing!

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  63. Natalie Ojunga-Andrew

    December 30, 2020 at 3:51 am

    Oh my goodness!!! This recipe was so delicious!!! I followed everything exactly as you listed except that I didn’t have tapioca. I used about a teaspoon and a half of purple sea moss gel in place of the tapioca to make the cashew cream. This soup is soooooo good and comforting. It tastes EXACTLY like the Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana soup that I used to order back when I ate meat. Thank you!!

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  64. Krista

    January 8, 2021 at 6:11 am

    Hi Florentina,
    I tried this recipe tonight and it was great! I just used regular beyond sausages and sautéed them with the fennel because my daughter doesn’t like anything spicy. I also used spinach in place of the kale. It turned out really good. My husband and kids really liked it!
    I will definitely be checking out more of your recipes!
    -Krista

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  65. Cristina Rateb

    January 11, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    Love this soup! So easy to follow- I used the instant pot and it turned out amazing!!

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