Sausage Zuppa Toscana

Can replace cream with cream sauce base or roux

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Stem kale and coarsely chop. Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice. Mince garlic. Remove Italian sausage from casing, if necessary.

Step 2

Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

Step 3

Add onions, carrots, and garlic to hot pot. Stir occasionally until onions are translucent and carrots begin to soften, 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add Italian sausage to hot pot with vegetables. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

Step 5

Add flour and stir until no dry flour remains.

Step 6

Add 2 cups water, chicken base, kale, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Bring to a simmer.

Step 7

Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened and kale has wilted, 4-6 minutes.

Step 8

Add cream base and half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish).

Step 9

Stir occasionally until cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish soup with remaining cheese and crushed croutons