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Zuppa Toscana

February 2, 2020 by Jaida 1 Comment

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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!

zuppa toscana soup in white bowls, with ladle, dutch oven, and burlap

I first made Zuppa Toscana about eight years ago, and it was kind of a big deal for me. Because it was the first time I ever purchased, cooked with, and ate kale. Now, I don’t eat kale all the time, but this recipe is what opened the door for me to trying that and other foods that were uncharted territory for me. Since then I’ve tried – and loved – countless foods that were never a part of my food repertoire as a youngster.

And while I considered using spinach the first time I made this because I was leery of trying kale – I was so glad I decided to try it. Because the kale was perfect. Since it is a heartier green, it holds up better than spinach would. It combines so well well with the soft potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Adds a great texture and crunch in an otherwise “softer” soup.

zuppa toscan in two white bowls, with spoon, ladle and burlap

What ingredients are in Zuppa Toscana?

– Butter
– Bacon
– Garlic
– Chicken Broth
– Water
– Potatoes
– Italian sausage
– Black Pepper
– Crushed Red Pepper
– Heavy Cream
– Kale

Ingredients

If you’re looking for a filling, delicious soup to add to your winter recipe arsenal, this is definitely the one for you. You can use any Italian sausage that you like. I used venison sausage this time around, because…that’s just kinda how we roll around here, but I’ve used traditional Italian sausage in the past and it is just as delicious!

And besides being delicious, this soup can also be on your table in less than 30 minutes. Say whaaaat? That’s right, friends. Cooks for less than 30 minutes, and the whole family will love it!

If you love this recipe, try my Butternut Squash, Sausage & Tortellini Soup!

How to make Zuppa Toscana:

Full Printable recipe below!

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

spoonful of zuppa toscana

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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 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 – 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.5cups | Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1285mg | Potassium: 1247mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5729IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 7mg
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  1. Wendy Klik

    February 2, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    I would love a bowl of this hearty, stick to the ribs, soup this week, and I have some venison in my freezer. Thanks.

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