Description
Zuppa Toscana is a hearty and comforting Italian-inspired soup made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth. It’s a popular dish served at Olive Garden and can be easily recreated at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add sliced potatoes, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Return the sausage to the pot. Stir in chopped kale and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute kale with spinach for a milder flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Use turkey sausage as a leaner alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
