Zuppa Toscana Recipe
A creamy, hearty Tuscan-inspired soup made with Italian sausage, smoky bacon, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and a rich, silky broth. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this Zuppa Toscana recipe brings restaurant-quality comfort straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild or hot
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 4 medium potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh kale chopped (stems removed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Brown the Italian sausage in the same pot, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in sliced potatoes and chicken broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream.
- Add chopped kale and let it wilt gently.
- Return bacon to the pot, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve hot with Parmesan and crusty bread.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes or hot sausage for extra heat.
Swap kale for spinach if preferred.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
To make it gluten-free, ensure broth and sausage are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal
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