Description
A creamy, hearty zuppa toscana soup loaded with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and rich broth—your new favorite comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 5 large potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: 4 slices bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook sausage with red pepper flakes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in remaining fat until softened.
- Add chicken broth, water, and sliced potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Return sausage to the pot and stir in kale. Cook until wilted.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat gently without boiling and serve warm.
Notes
For an authentic touch, add crispy bacon pieces on top and use freshly cracked black pepper for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: zuppa toscana soup, Italian soup, sausage potato kale, comfort food