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Zuppa Toscana Soup: 5 Ingredients for Pure Comfort

Zuppa Toscana Soup
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A hearty and creamy Italian-American soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and kale in a flavorful garlic-infused broth. This Zuppa Toscana recipe is a comforting one-pot meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz bacon, chopped
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage
  • 1 medium head garlic (about 10 cloves), minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 medium russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4″ rounds
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, optional (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté chopped bacon until crispy (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, brown Italian sausage, breaking it up into crumbles. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and golden (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add sliced potatoes and cook for 13–15 minutes until fork-tender.
  7. Add chopped kale and cooked sausage. Simmer until kale is wilted.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a light boil.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Remove from heat and serve hot, topped with crispy bacon and optional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a less spicy Zuppa Toscana, use mild or sweet Italian sausage.
  • Spinach can be used in place of kale for a softer texture in your Tuscan soup.
  • To make it dairy-free, use full-fat coconut milk instead of cream for your Zuppa Toscana.
  • To keep bacon crispy, add it just before serving your Zuppa Toscana.
  • For a keto version of Zuppa Toscana, substitute potatoes with cauliflower.

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