Description
Zuppa Toscana is a comforting Italian soup that warms the soul with its creamy broth, tender potatoes, and savory sausage. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty dish is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your preferences. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup kale (chopped)
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (sliced thinly)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in sliced potatoes, then pour in chicken broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add chopped kale and heavy cream, stirring gently for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnished with extra red pepper flakes and paired with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg