Description
Warm up with a bowl of Easy Zuppa Toscana, a comforting Italian soup that blends savory Italian sausage, fresh kale, and creamy potatoes. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty dish will have your family gathering around the table, savoring every delicious spoonful. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup chopped kale (fresh)
- 2 cups diced russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 medium sweet onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned and crumbled.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Incorporate red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
- Once the potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes), add the kale and heavy cream. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg