Description
Homemade Zuppa Toscana Soup: A Hearty Italian Classic Packed with Flavor. This rich and creamy soup combines tender potatoes, savory Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and fresh kale in a velvety broth. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 4 large potatoes, cubed
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in pot.
- Sauté onions and garlic in bacon fat until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it up as it browns (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, then add potatoes. Simmer 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in chopped kale and cook 5 minutes until wilted.
- Add heavy cream and simmer 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use spicy Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- Mash some potatoes before adding cream for a thicker soup.
- Substitute kale with spinach or Swiss chard if desired.
- Let soup sit 10-15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, Italian soup, sausage potato soup, creamy kale soup, Olive Garden copycat, comfort food, easy soup recipe