One Pot Zuppa Toscana
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One Pot Zuppa Toscana
Description
This recipe begins by browning Italian sausage in a Dutch oven, releasing its savory fat and flavor. Garlic and sweet yellow onions are added and cooked until soft, building an aromatic base. Peeled, diced russet potatoes and chicken broth are poured in, with additional water added as needed to cover the potatoes. The broth is seasoned with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, then brought to a simmer and cooked until potatoes soften, about 30–45 minutes.
Kale is stirred in along with heavy whipping cream, and the pot is covered again while simmering for an additional 20 minutes, allowing the greens to wilt and the soup to thicken slightly. This creates a creamy, hearty soup with a blend of meaty sausage, tender potatoes, and earthy kale. Parmesan cheese served alongside adds a salty, nutty flavor that complements the richness of the broth.
The recipe’s one-pot method reduces cleanup and allows flavors to meld throughout cooking, yielding a satisfying winter soup that balances richness with vegetables and protein.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage ground
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 onion chopped, sweet yellow
- 4 russet potato peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium, 32 oz
- water
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- 3 cups kale stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the sausage and brown, crumbling as it cooks, until no longer pink, around 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and onion and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions begin to soften. Drain excess grease.
- Add the potato and chicken broth. If the chicken broth doesn't completely cover the potatoes, add up to 2 cups of water. Stir gently to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 30-45 minutes.
- Uncover, stir in the kale and heavy whipping cream, then cover once more and continue simmering for another 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately with shredded Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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