Description
A rich and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes, inspired by the classic Zuppa Toscana.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale, cooking until the kale is wilted.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Sausage Soup, Zuppa Toscana, Italian soup, comfort food