Description
Classic Zuppa Toscana Soup is a rich and hearty Italian-American soup made with crumbled Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth. It’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, ground)
- 4 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small bunch kale, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed for cooking sausage)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds more.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add diced potatoes and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10–15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Return cooked sausage to the pot. Stir in chopped kale and cook for 2–3 minutes, until wilted.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream. Stir and let everything warm through for 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes