Description
Comforting Zuppa Toscana is a savory and heartwarming soup featuring crispy bacon, flavorful Italian sausage, and tender potatoes. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal, showcasing fresh kale and rich cream for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups kale, chopped, large stems removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess grease but do not clean the pot.
- Return the pot to medium heat, add Italian sausage, and brown for about 3 to 5 minutes, breaking it up until no longer pink.
- Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add kale and let it wilt, about 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream.
- Return the bacon to the pot and adjust seasonings with more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
For extra flavor, consider adding freshly grated Parmesan cheese when serving.
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg