Zuppa Toscana
A hearty and creamy Italian sausage soup with potatoes and kale. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or hot, casing removed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the kale is wilted and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
This soup is delicious served with crusty bread for dipping.