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Zuppa Toscana Soup: The Best Homemade Version


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Experience the ultimate comfort with this rich and creamy Zuppa Toscana soup, packed with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and fresh kale. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a restaurant-quality meal right in your home.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage, crumbled
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 45 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 45 cups fresh kale, tough stems removed and chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep your ingredients: Chop kale, dice onion, mince garlic, slice potatoes, crumble sausage, and chop bacon.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leave fat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
  • Add diced onion to pot; sauté 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and add sliced potatoes. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in heavy cream and cooked sausage. Add kale, stir until wilted (2-3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with reserved crispy bacon bits, and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins