Savory Italian Zuppa Toscana Soup (Print)
Creamy Italian soup with sausage, potatoes, and kale for a comforting and satisfying meal anytime.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g Italian sausage (mild or spicy, as preferred)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large onion, diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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240 ml chicken broth
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1 medium russet potato, thinly sliced
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100 g kale, chopped
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240 ml heavy cream
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Red pepper flakes, optional for heat
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
# Steps:
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage from the pot using a slotted spoon and set aside.
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In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for approximately 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add thinly sliced potato and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Return cooked sausage to the pot along with chopped kale. Stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in heavy cream and allow the soup to heat through without boiling.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes for desired heat.
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Once thoroughly heated, remove pot from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, allow the soup to rest overnight before serving.
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Spinach can be substituted for kale to yield a milder green.
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Pair with crusty bread for a more substantial meal.
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Turkey sausage may be used as a lighter alternative.