Description
Zuppa Toscana is a comforting, creamy soup that warms the soul and satisfies the appetite, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. This delightful dish features savory turkey turkey bacon and chicken sausage combined with tender potatoes and vibrant kale, resulting in a rich, hearty meal that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spicy chicken Chicken Italian sausage
- 8 slices turkey turkey bacon
- ½ large onion (diced)
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
- 24 ounces water (3 cups)
- 5 medium russet potatoes (thinly sliced)
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the chicken sausage until fully cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add diced turkey turkey bacon to the same pot and cook until crispy.
- Stir in onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute while stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and water; season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Introduce the sliced potatoes and cooked sausage back into the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add chopped kale and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream without boiling; heat through.
- Serve hot topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg