Creamy Italian Sausage Potato and Kale Soup (Zuppa Toscana)
Creamy Italian Sausage Potato and Kale Soup (Zuppa Toscana) that's hearty, easy and full of flavor just like the Olive Garden, but homemade.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 521kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bacon chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup carrots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregeno
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Dice bacon and cook in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside for garnish.
- Add onions, carrots, garlic, and saute for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add Italian sausage, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano. Cook until browned.
- Stir in potatoes, chicken stock, water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add kale and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream. Serve topped with reserved bacon and freshly grated Parmesan
Notes
- To prevent curdling, add the heavy cream off the heat.
- Use russet potatoes for their high starch content.
- Add kale in the last few minutes of cooking to maintain its color and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1245mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3722IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg