Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
A cozy, comforting soup featuring smoky Italian sausage, kale, and creamy broth, perfect for chilly evenings and easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild), casing removed
- 3 medium russet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and thinly sliced or diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chopped kale (about 4–5 large leaves), stems removed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add chopped kale and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until kale is wilted but still vibrant green.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and heat through for 2-3 minutes, avoiding boiling to prevent curdling.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
If soup is too thick, add more broth or water to reach desired consistency. Avoid boiling after adding cream to prevent curdling. Use starchy russet potatoes for natural thickness. Remove kale stems for tenderness. Soup thickens when refrigerated; add broth when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups (36
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 2530
- Saturated Fat: 1015
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 1822
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