Description
Hearty homemade zuppa toscana soup brings Tuscan warmth straight to kitchen tables with creamy potatoes and spicy Italian sausage. Rich flavors blend perfectly, offering comfort in each delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 4 cups (960 ml) chopped fresh kale
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Italian sausage in a spacious pot over medium heat, methodically crumbling the meat with a wooden utensil until completely browned and separated.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and crushed garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and aromatic.
- Pour in chicken broth and carefully layer sliced potatoes, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer approximately 15 minutes until potato pieces become fork-tender.
- Introduce chopped kale and rich cream, gently stirring and cooking for 5 minutes until kale softens and wilts into the soup.
- Taste and calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Sausage Selection: Choose hot or mild Italian sausage based on your spice preference, ensuring maximum flavor without overwhelming heat.
- Potato Perfection: Cut potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Kale Handling: Remove tough stems before chopping kale to prevent fibrous texture and ensure tender, silky greens in every spoonful.
- Dairy Modification: Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, or use coconut milk for a dairy-free alternative that maintains rich creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg