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Easy Zuppa Toscana

Easy Zuppa Toscana

Easy Zuppa Toscana is a comforting Italian soup made with hearty sausage, potatoes, and kale, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: EVENING DINNERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb Italian sausage adds rich, savory flavor
  • 4 pieces russet potatoes sliced, keep the skin on for added nutrients
  • 1 piece onion diced, lends a sweet base
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, infuses broth with warmth
  • 4 cups chicken broth homemade for richer taste or low-sodium for lighter option
  • 2 cups kale chopped, offers color and nutrition
  • 1 cup heavy cream creates luxurious creaminess

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and the Italian sausage. Cook until brown and crumbly, around 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Stir occasionally for about 3-5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Toss in the sliced russet potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Fold in the chopped kale and heavy cream, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the kale wilts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer to reduce the liquid. Optionally, sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.

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