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Zuppa Toscana

A comforting Tuscan soup featuring savory Italian sausage, crisp bacon, tender potatoes, and kale in a creamy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Mild or spicy, your choice.
  • 4 medium potatoes Choose ones that hold their shape.
  • 2 cups kale Torn into pieces.
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 slices bacon Don't skip this!
  • 6 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Use half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • a pinch crushed red pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Fry the bacon in a large pot until crispy, then remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the Italian sausage and brown it.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the sliced potatoes and pour the chicken broth over all ingredients to cover.
  5. Simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Add the kale and allow it to wilt into the soup.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and add plenty of pepper.
  8. Crumble the reserved bacon on top before serving.

Notes

This soup can be frozen, but may not retain its velvety texture. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently. To lighten the soup, substitute half-and-half for the cream and use turkey sausage.