Description
Comforting Zuppa Toscana features a delightful mix of bacon and Italian sausage, hearty potatoes, and fresh kale in a creamy broth. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal. Enjoy this homemade classic that warms the soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups kale, chopped, large stems removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and drain excess grease, but do not clean the pot.
- Return the pot to medium heat, add the Italian sausage, and brown it for about 3 to 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in onions, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a roaring boil. Add the potatoes and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the kale and let it wilt for about 2 minutes. Then stir in the heavy cream.
- Return the cooked bacon to the pot, adding more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a milder flavor, use a sweet Italian sausage instead of hot.
Add more kale or other greens for additional nutrition and flavor.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg