Zuppa Toscana Recipe – Creamy, Hearty Italian Comfort in a Bowl
A creamy Italian sausage and potato soup with kale and garlic in a rich, savory broth — the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3–4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced
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3 cups kale, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
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Optional: grated Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
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In a large pot, brown sausage over medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.
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Add broth and sliced potatoes. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until tender.
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Return sausage to pot. Add chopped kale and simmer 5 minutes more.
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Stir in heavy cream. Adjust salt and pepper. Let sit before serving.
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Top with Parmesan and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half. For low-carb, sub cauliflower for potatoes. Add spinach at the end if replacing kale.