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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Zuppa Toscana Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Zuppa Toscana is a hearty Italian-American soup featuring Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and bacon in a creamy broth with a hint of spice. This Olive Garden copycat recipe is comforting and satisfying, perfect for a cozy night in.


Ingredients

Italian Sausage:

1 pound, casing removed,

Bacon:

4 slices, chopped,

Onion:

1 medium, chopped,

Garlic:

3 cloves, minced,

Chicken Broth:

4 cups,

Potatoes:

3 cups, thinly sliced or diced,

Kale:

2 cups, chopped,

Heavy Cream:

1 cup,

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:

1/2 teaspoon (optional),

Salt and Black Pepper:

to taste,

Grated Parmesan Cheese:

for garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Cook Sausage: Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Remove excess fat if needed.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Finish Soup: Stir in the chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted. Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream. Season with crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Spinach can be substituted for kale if you prefer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg