Description
Indulge in a bowl of comforting Creamy Zuppa Toscana, a hearty Italian soup brimming with sausage, potatoes, kale, and a luxurious cream base.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound, casing removed;
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon;
Onion:
1 small, diced;
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced;
Chicken Broth:
4 cups;
Russet Potatoes:
3 cups, thinly sliced;
Salt:
1 teaspoon;
Black Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon;
Heavy Cream:
1 cup;
Kale:
3 cups, chopped, stems removed;
Bacon:
4 slices, cooked and crumbled;
Grated Parmesan Cheese:
for serving
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook Italian sausage until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add Ingredients: Add red pepper flakes, diced onion, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is soft.
- Simmer: Stir in chicken broth, sliced potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Cream and Kale: Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and kale. Simmer for another 5 minutes until kale is wilted and soup is creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with crumbled bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk.
- You can substitute spinach for kale if preferred.
