Description
Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup is a soul-warming delight that combines creamy broth with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale. This comforting soup comes together effortlessly in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Each spoonful is a burst of rich flavors and satisfying textures, promising to leave everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 cups curly kale (chopped)
- 2 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold, diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop the potatoes and mince the garlic; slice the bacon.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it apart until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and diced potatoes; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover; bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and kale; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until kale wilts.
- Serve hot with crispy bacon bits on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg