Description
Creamy Zuppa Toscana is a comforting Italian-inspired soup made with savory sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and crispy bacon simmered in a rich, creamy broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups russet potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups chopped kale
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped kale. Simmer for another 5 minutes until kale is wilted.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your preference.
- Substitute spinach for kale if you like a milder green.
- Add more cream for a richer soup.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg