Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana is a rich and creamy, hearty soup chock full of sausage, potatoes, and kale that will warm your belly and your heart on a cold winter night!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Zuppa Toscana

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: - 8 servings

Calories: 717kcal

Author: Jaida

Equipment

Dutch oven

Ingredients

1 Tbsp butter
3 strips of bacon, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped about 1/2 inch thick
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 pint heavy cream
4 cups kale, torn into bite size pieces

Instructions

In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, add butter, bacon, and garlic. Saute and stir until bacon is rendered and fragrant.
Add broth and water, bring to a simmer, and add potatoes.
Cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a separte skillet, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain grease and set aside.
When potatoes are tender, add sausage, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to medium and add kale and heavy cream.
Stir well, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until warmed through.

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