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Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

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

  1. Cook Bacon: In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Cook Sausage: Brown Italian sausage in the same pot, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add Aromatics: Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  5. Finish Soup: Stir in cream and kale. Cook until kale is wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  6. 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