Zuppa Toscana is a rich and hearty soup made with Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, as preferred
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 3 cups potatoes sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream can substitute with half-and-half
- 2 cups kale chopped, removes stems
- 1 onion large, diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- to taste Salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion becomes translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the sliced potatoes and cook until they are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked sausage back into the pot.
- Stir in the chopped kale and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Finally, add the heavy cream and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg