Description
Zuppa Toscana is a delightful Italian soup that warms the soul with its blend of spicy Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and fresh kale. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights, offering comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the Italian sausage for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and heavy cream; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, reduce the amount of heavy cream used. - Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrition. - To make this soup vegetarian, substitute sausage with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth.