Description
Zuppa Toscana is a hearty Italian-American soup packed with flavors of spicy Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and nutritious kale, all simmered together in a rich broth. This comforting soup is a perfect choice for a cozy winter meal.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound
Olive Oil (if needed):
1 tablespoon
Yellow Onion (diced):
1 small
Garlic (minced):
3 cloves
Russet Potatoes (thinly sliced or diced):
4 cups
Chicken Broth:
4 cups
Water:
1 cup
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Kale (stems removed, chopped):
3 cups
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Cooked and Crumbled Bacon (optional):
1/2 cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a large pot, cook Italian sausage until browned, then set aside. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in potatoes, chicken broth, water, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate Sausage and Kale: Add cooked sausage and kale to the pot. Simmer until kale is wilted.
- Finish with Cream: Lower heat, add heavy cream, and warm through without boiling. Serve hot topped with bacon and Parmesan.
Notes
- Substitute spinach for kale if desired.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
