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Sausage Potato and Kale Soup

Sausage potato and kale soup also known as Zuppa Toscana, is a hearty comfort food soup that's perfect for cold nights!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage, casings removed
  • 4 lices bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 6 cups curly kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • Parmesan cheese for serving optional

Instructions

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  1. Add the sausage to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Crumble the sausage and let it cook until it’s no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and onto a paper towel lined plate. Add the bacon to the pot and cook until browned and crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove the bacon onto the plate with the sausage. Leave about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pot.
  2. Add the onion, potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Sauté for about 6 minutes then add the sausage and bacon back into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. 
  3. Add the kale and cream to the soup and stir everything together. Let it cook for another 5 minutes or until the kale is tender. Taste for seasoning and serve topped with shredded parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 757mg (32%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 757mg 32%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.