Description
Zuppa Toscana Soup is a heartwarming Italian classic that combines creamy broth, tender potatoes, spicy sausage, and vibrant kale. This flavorful dish evokes cozy memories of family gatherings and is the perfect remedy for chilly nights. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, Zuppa Toscana is sure to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 medium russet potatoes (diced)
- 2 cups fresh kale (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until golden.
- Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil before reducing the heat.
- After simmering for about 15 minutes, add chopped kale and stir in heavy cream.
- Season with red pepper flakes to taste and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg