Description
Zuppa Toscana is a heartwarming Italian soup that brings comfort to your table with every spoonful. This creamy and flavorful dish features tender potatoes, vibrant kale, and savory chicken sausage simmered in a rich chicken broth. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, Zuppa Toscana offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave everyone satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 medium potatoes (diced)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch kale (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned.
- Stir in the diced onion and sauté until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Mix in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add chopped kale and red pepper flakes if desired; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg