Description
This Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup is a rich and creamy Italian-inspired dish packed with hearty sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a flavorful broth. It’s a comforting, restaurant-quality soup that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 Russet potatoes, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups kale, chopped
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Simmer the Potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and add sliced potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Add Kale and Cream: Stir in the cooked sausage, chopped kale, and heavy cream. Simmer for a few more minutes.
- Season and Serve: Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Garnish with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Lighter Version: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute sausage with plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Extra Spicy: Increase red pepper flakes or use hot Italian sausage.
- Low-Carb/Keto: Replace potatoes with cauliflower.
- Dairy-Free: Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
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