Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Tuscany with this hearty Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup. A rich broth filled with Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and nutritious kale, finished with a touch of cream for a luscious texture. This soup is a perfect blend of savory and creamy, sure to warm you up on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
Italian Sausage:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Bacon:
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
Onion Mixture:
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Broth and Vegetables:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 large russet potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups chopped kale
Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown Italian Sausage: In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- Crisp Bacon: Cook chopped bacon until crispy in the same pot.
- Sauté Onion Mixture: Add diced onion, sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add sliced potatoes, simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Complete Soup: Return sausage to pot, add kale. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in cream, red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute spinach for kale if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
