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Healthy Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

A creamy, hearty zuppa toscana soup loaded with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, fresh kale, and rich broth—your new favorite comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and cook sausage with red pepper flakes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in remaining fat until softened.
  3. Add chicken broth, water, and sliced potatoes. Simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Return sausage to the pot and stir in kale. Cook until wilted.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 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.