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Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages

Name: Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 cups kale, chopped and stems removed; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional; Crusty bread, optional

Savor the rich, savory flavors of this classic Italian Zuppa Toscana with hearty sausages, tender kale, and creamy potatoes in a perfectly seasoned broth.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 3, 2025

Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Broth

For the Vegetables

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 513 kcal
Protein: 16.3 g
Carbs: 27.8 g
Fat: 37.5 g
Fiber: 2.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3075 kcal
Protein: 98 g
Carbs: 167 g
Fat: 225 g
Fiber: 17.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 pound Italian sausage casings removed	1280	64	8	108	0
1 large onion diced	60	1.5	14	0	3
3 cloves garlic minced	15	0.5	3	0	0.5
4 cups chicken broth	40	8	2	1	0
2 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup heavy cream	820	5	7	88	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced	520	12	120	0	11
3 cups kale chopped and stems removed	100	7	13	1	3
Grated Parmesan cheese optional	0	0	0	0	0
Crusty bread optional	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sausages

1
Heat the Oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Tip: Use fresh Italian sausages for the best flavor.
2
Brown the Sausage
Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned.
3
Set Aside
Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Cook the Onion
In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened.
2
Add Garlic
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3
Add Potatoes
Add sliced potatoes to the pot and toss to coat with the onions and garlic.
Tip: Do not overcook the potatoes at this stage; they will cook further in the broth.
4
Massage the Kale
Massage the kale with a pinch of salt to soften it before adding it to the soup.

How to Make Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmering the Soup
Return the sausage to the pot, pour in chicken broth and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
2
Creaming the Soup
Stir in heavy cream and chopped kale, cook until kale is wilted.
3
Final Seasoning
Adjust soup with salt and pepper to taste, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.