Description
Zuppa Toscana Soup is a creamy, comforting soup that brings a taste of Tuscany to your table. This hearty dish combines savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a rich, creamy broth. It’s perfect for cozy weeknights, family dinners, or entertaining guests. The flavors are perfectly balanced—savory, slightly spicy, and luxuriously creamy. Every spoonful is a comforting hug, and it’s incredibly versatile for substitutions, making it a timeless favorite in any home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 medium Russet potatoes, chopped
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown sausage in a large pot; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions in the same pot until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; sauté briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth; simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Add kale and sausage; simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; warm gently. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with crusty bread and garnish with Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade broth.
- Don’t boil after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Let soup rest for an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg