Description
Zuppa Toscana is a comforting Italian soup perfect for chilly evenings. With its creamy broth, tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, and fresh kale, this dish delivers a delightful explosion of flavors in every spoonful. It’s an easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a warm, hearty meal ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Serve with crusty bread for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat but leave some for flavor.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic; saut? until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add kale, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes; stir and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 68mg