Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is a warm and comforting soup that combines Italian sausage, creamy broth, and fresh kale, perfect for cold days.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 large potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat. Break it up as it cooks until browned and crumbly.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the sausage. Cook until the onion is soft.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a boil.
- Add the sliced potatoes and simmer until they are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream and kale. Cook until the kale is wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little kick.
- Serve hot, perfect for a cold day!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes. For a creamier soup, add more heavy cream. You can also use other greens like spinach or Swiss chard, and add other vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrition!
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg