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Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is a hearty soup featuring bacon, Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth enriched with Parmesan cheese. The combination offers a savory, balanced flavor profile with tender potatoes and wilted kale, making it a comforting meal for cooler days. The sausage and bacon provide a smoky depth, complemented by the creamy texture of the broth.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
443 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443
% 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.