Zuppa Toscana is a popular Italian soup known for its hearty and flavorful combination of sausage, potatoes, kale, and bacon. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or mild), crumbled
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the crumbled Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Once cooked, remove any excess fat.
- Add chopped onions to the pot and cook until they become translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add chopped kale to the pot and let it wilt into the soup.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
- Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the soup to heat through, but do not bring it to a boil.
- Ladle the Zuppa Toscana into bowls and garnish each serving with crumbled bacon and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve the Zuppa Toscana hot and enjoy the rich flavors of this comforting Italian soup. You can pair it with crusty bread or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
