Description
Indulge in a cozy and comforting bowl of Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup, a hearty Italian-American classic that features savory Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and nutritious kale in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups russet potatoes, thinly sliced or diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a large soup pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Set aside.
- Cook Bacon and Vegetables: Cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Add diced onion, sauté until softened. Stir in garlic. Add potatoes, broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Finish the Soup: Return sausage to the pot, add kale, simmer until wilted. Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute spinach for kale.
- This soup is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
