Description
Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana soup blends creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and tender kale in a soul-warming broth. Rich flavors transport diners straight to Tuscany’s rustic kitchens, inviting passionate cooks to savor comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 beef sausage
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into cubes
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 5 to 6 cups chicken stock
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 3 minced garlic cloves
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Render the sausage in a large stockpot over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles until thoroughly browned. Allow the natural fat to release, reserving a tablespoon for additional flavor complexity.
- Remove sausage with a slotted spoon, then sauté diced onions in the residual grease for 5 minutes until translucent. Incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
- Introduce diced potatoes and chicken stock to the pot, returning the cooked sausage. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reducing heat to medium-low and allowing it to cook for 10 minutes until potatoes become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Fold chopped kale into the soup, immediately followed by heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld while maintaining kale’s vibrant color and texture. Season with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Transfer the hot soup into serving bowls, letting it rest momentarily to enhance flavor integration. The soup’s rich, rustic essence will be most pronounced when served immediately.
Notes
- Choose spicy or mild sausage depending on your heat preference, adjusting the flavor profile to match your taste buds.
- Swap beef sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner protein option that maintains rich flavor complexity.
- Keep potato pieces uniform in size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter versions that still provide creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg