Description
Zuppa Toscana Soup is a comforting Italian-American soup featuring Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth. This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
Broth and Vegetables:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups potatoes, diced (russet or Yukon gold)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups kale, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked bacon pieces for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add diced onion and garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Incorporate Kale: Add chopped kale and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer until kale is wilted.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper. Heat through without boiling.
- Serve: Garnish with bacon pieces if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat or mild for a milder flavor.
- Kale can be substituted with spinach or Swiss chard.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
