Zuppa Toscana

It may not be authentic Italian, but this copycat Zuppa Toscana soup is a version of that restaurant favorite that we all love! Filled with the bold flavors of sausage and bacon, you’ll want this version way more than the restaurant version.

Course Soup

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings servings

Calories 632kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 lb mild Italian sausage
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (cut this back if you want it less spicy)
1/2 lb bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb potatoes peeled and diced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3-4 cups kale chopped

Instructions

Place a Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and red pepper flakes and cook, breaking the sausage up as it cooks. Cook until browned and no longer pink, then remove to a bowl or plate.
1 lb mild Italian sausage, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add the bacon to the pot and cook until crisp, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and add to the sausage. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
1/2 lb bacon
To the remaining bacon grease, add the onion and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant.
1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic
Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6 cups chicken broth
Add the potatoes, and boil until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
1 lb potatoes
Once the potatoes are tender, reduce the heat and add the sausage and bacon back into the pan. Stir in the heavy cream. Add the kale and stir to combine.
1 cup heavy whipping cream, 3-4 cups kale
Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the kale has softened a bit.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Notes

Spinach can be substituted for the kale, if desired.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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