Zuppa Toscano Recipe

Name: Zuppa Toscano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian Sausage, out of case & crumbled (spicy if you prefer more heat); 5-7 slices of bacon; 5 medium russet potatoes; 2 c kale, chopped; 1 c heavy whipping cream; 1 qt water; (2) 14 oz cans of chicken broth; 1/2 large onion; 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb Italian Sausage, out of case & crumbled (spicy if you prefer more heat)
5-7 slices of bacon
5 medium russet potatoes
2 c kale, chopped
1 c heavy whipping cream
1 qt water
(2) 14 oz cans of chicken broth
1/2 large onion
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper

1
Crumble the sausage onto a baking sheet. Bake the sausage in the oven at 300 degrees for about 30 minutes or until no longer pink. Place on paper towels to drain.
2
Cook the bacon and crumble into small pieces. I baked my bacon. Slice the potatoes between 1/8th and 1/4th. Just make the slices about the same size so they cook evenly. Dice up the onion and mince the garlic. Throw the potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and water into a large pot on medium heat until the potatoes are cooked through.
3
Prepare the kale by chopping into bite sized pieces. Kale is wonderful for soups because it holds up to the heat so well. It's also delicious! Add the sausage, bacon, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
During this time the potatoes will start breaking apart into smaller bite sized pieces because they are so tender. Turn the heat to low and add in the kale and heavy cream. Let the soup heat through and serve. We like to serve this soup with some grated Parmesan cheese on top. Delicious!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian Sausage, out of case & crumbled (spicy if you prefer more heat), 5-7 slices of bacon, 5 medium russet potatoes, 2 c kale, chopped, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Toscano falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Zuppa Toscano

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