Zuppa Toscana
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Soup
Zuppa Toscana
Description
Zuppa Toscana starts by browning sweet Italian sausage in a Dutch oven, then cooking diced onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes with it. Thinly sliced peeled potatoes are added along with chicken broth and water, and simmered until the potatoes are tender. Finally, kale and heavy cream are stirred in and cooked until the kale wilts and the soup thickens slightly.
The sausage imparts savory depth, while the red pepper flakes add mild heat. Potatoes provide body and soften in the broth, absorbing flavors. The cream makes the soup rich and smooth, balancing the robust flavors. Kale adds a slightly bitter, leafy contrast and a pleasant texture.
This soup pairs well with crusty bread or can be served as a filling entree. Adjusting the spice by substituting sweet sausage for hot Italian sausage or increasing red pepper flakes gives the soup a spicier profile and warms the flavor with deeper hues.
Monitoring doneness of the potatoes and kale ensures the right textures, with potatoes tender but not falling apart and kale wilted but still vibrant. Moderate stirring prevents sticking and maintains soup consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage ground
- 1 sweet onion diced, large
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 3 baking potato peeled and thinly sliced, large
- 24 ounces chicken broth
- 24 ounces water
- 2 cups kale chopped
- 12 ounces heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage until cooked through. Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain excess fat and return pot to the stove.
- Add potatoes, chicken broth and water to the sausage mixture. Continue cooking over medium heat until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Add heavy cream and kale and continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Swapping sweet Italian sausage for hot Italian sausage and increasing red pepper flakes will give a spicier soup with a deeper color.
- Cook potatoes until tender but firm to maintain texture without disintegrating.
- Ensure kale is chopped and added last to wilt gently without becoming overly soft.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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