Zuppa Toscana Soup

Creamy Zuppa Toscana-style soup with Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale simmered in chicken broth, finished with heavy cream, bacon, and Parmesan.

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a pot over medium heat, add the sausage and onion. Cook for 7–10 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and is no longer pink.

Step 2

Remove the sausage and transfer to a plate.

Step 3

To the pot add the garlic and butter. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the chicken broth, water, potatoes, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and coarse kosher salt.

Step 5

Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer over medium heat for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 6

Add the kale, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until combined. Mix until the kale has wilted, which will take 3–4 minutes.

Step 7

Add the sausage to the pot. Stir until combined.

Step 8

Taste to see if more salt and pepper is needed.

Step 9

Top with bacon and cheese.