Description
Easy Zuppa Toscana is a comforting Italian soup that warms you from the inside out. With a creamy broth filled with spicy Italian sausage, fresh kale, and tender russet potatoes, this hearty dish is perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with loved ones. Each spoonful offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it an instant favorite. Enjoy it with crusty bread for the complete experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 3 medium russet potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the crumbled Italian sausage for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Mix in chopped kale, allowing it to wilt for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and heat through without boiling.
- Serve hot, garnished with cracked pepper or grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg