Zuppa Toscana
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4.7
Zuppa Toscana
Description
This Zuppa Toscana recipe begins by rendering bacon until crisp, then cooking Italian sausage until browned, layering flavors in the pot. Onions and garlic soften to add aromatic depth before the addition of chicken broth and diced russet potatoes that simmer until tender. The broth is seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
Finishing with heavy cream and grated Parmesan gives the soup a rich, silky mouthfeel while chopped kale adds a slight bitterness and hearty texture. The interplay of smoky meat, creamy broth, and earthy greens defines this soup's character.
Serve this soup hot, ladled into bowls and perhaps with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth. It makes a filling lunch or comforting dinner option.
Ingredients
- 4 Bacon chopped, strips
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 russet potato peeled and chopped into 1/4" thick pieces (about 3 cups, medium
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes dash
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale ribs removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon pieces over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until crispy. Stir occasionally so the bacon doesn’t stick or burn. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- Add the onion to the pot and cook until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, potatoes, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and reduce to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Add the cooked bacon and sausage to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream, kale, and Parmesan cheese. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2147IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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