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Delicious Easy Zuppa Toscana soup with sausage, potatoes, kale, and creamy broth.

Easy Zuppa Toscana

A cozy, creamy Italian soup packed with sausage, potatoes, and greens, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, mild or hot Use turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Add more for extra flavor.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 large Russet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, sliced Can substitute with sweet potatoes.
  • 1 cup Kale, chopped (curly kale is classic) Substitute with spinach or Swiss chard if needed.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or half and half For a lighter option, use half broth and half milk.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, optional Adjust to taste for spice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, remove it from the pot, leaving some drippings for flavor.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift the browned bits. Add sliced potatoes and bring to a gentle boil.
Cooking
  1. Lower the heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  2. Stir the browned sausage back into the pot.
  3. Add chopped kale and simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the kale has softened but remains vibrant.
  4. Turn the heat to low and stir in the cream without boiling it. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

This soup can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. For freezing, avoid adding cream until reheating for the best texture. Use freezer-safe containers or bags.