Description
A comforting and hearty soup, Zuppa Toscana is a delicious Italian-American soup featuring Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with family and friends.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed,
Bacon:
4 slices bacon, chopped,
Onion:
1 medium yellow onion, diced,
Garlic:
3 cloves garlic, minced,
Potatoes:
4 cups russet potatoes, sliced thinly,
Chicken Broth:
6 cups,
Heavy Cream:
1 cup,
Kale:
3 cups chopped,
Salt and Pepper:
to taste,
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
optional
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Sausage: Brown Italian sausage in the same pot, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Aromatics: Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream and kale. Cook until kale is wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve: Garnish with crispy bacon and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or turkey sausage.
- Add extra broth for a thinner consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg