My Kinda Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Name: My Kinda Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 medium white onions, diced; 1/4 cup bacon bits (I use Hormel brand); 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 10 cups water; 5 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder (to taste); 1 pint heavy cream; 6 cups potatoes, cubed; 1 bunch kale, discard center stalks and coarsely chop greens (cavolo riccio); 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley or 1 bunch chives, chopped for garnish; 1 loaf crusty Italian bread, sliced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 lb ground hot Italian sausage
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 medium white onions, diced
1/4 cup bacon bits (I use Hormel brand)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
10 cups water
5 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder (to taste)
1 pint heavy cream
6 cups potatoes, cubed
1 bunch kale, discard center stalks and coarsely chop greens (cavolo riccio)
1 bunch fresh Italian parsley or 1 bunch chives, chopped for garnish
1 loaf crusty Italian bread, sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Saute ground spicy italian sausage and crushed red pepper flakes in 1 T olive oil. (I use 8 quart stock pot.) Drain fat and move mixture into bowl, set aside.
2
In same pan, add 1 T olive oil and saute white onions, garlic, bacon bits, and potatoes until onions are soft.
3
Add water and chicken boullion powder and stir thoroughly. Bring to a gentle boil and continue cooking until potatoes are soft, 20-30 minute.
4
Turn off heat, immediately add kale, sausage and heavy cream. Stir together.
5
Garnish with chopped italian parsley or chives, serve hot with slices of bread.

736

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground hot Italian sausage, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3 medium white onions, diced, 1/4 cup bacon bits (I use Hormel brand), and more.

Yes, My Kinda Zuppa Toscana falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

My Kinda Zuppa Toscana

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