Zuppa Toscana
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Zuppa Toscana
Description
Zuppa Toscana combines crumbled Italian sausage and crispy diced bacon sautéed with onions, providing a robust base layered with flavor. Potatoes and kale (or spinach) are added to the broth, simmered until the potatoes are tender. Garlic and optional red pepper flakes infuse the soup with depth and mild heat. Finishing the soup with heavy cream creates a velvety texture complementing the savory ingredients.
The soup offers a balance of tender vegetables and hearty meats, with a creamy broth that is both filling and satisfying. Cooking the soup uncovered for the simmering period allows flavors to meld and the potatoes to soften evenly. The bacon garnish adds a crunchy texture contrast.
Zuppa Toscana works well as a main dish for lunch or dinner, paired with crusty bread or a simple salad. Using spinach instead of kale requires adding it near the end to maintain its fresh texture. The soup keeps well refrigerated for up to four days and reheats easily on the stovetop or microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 large onion diced
- 6 lices Bacon diced
- 4 cups potato peeled and cut into ½" cubes
- 1 ½ cups kale chopped, or fresh spinach
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
- Add sausage and onion to the bacon grease and cook until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Add potatoes, kale, chicken broth, garlic, and crushed peppers (if using) to the pot.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 12-14 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- Stir in heavy cream and pepper and let simmer 1 minute. Taste and season with salt & pepper if desired.
- Garnish with bacon.
Notes
- When substituting spinach for kale, add it during the last two minutes of cooking to preserve its texture.
- To thicken the soup, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the boiling soup until desired consistency is reached.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to four days and reheat gently on stove or microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cup | |
| Calories | 520 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1438mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2256IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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