Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages

Name: Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound Italian sausage; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and pepper; 4 medium potatoes; 3 cups kale; Grated Parmesan cheese; Crusty bread

A comforting and flavorful classic Italian soup

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

1 h 10 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound Italian sausage

casings removed

1 large onion

diced

3 cloves garlic

minced

For the Broth

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Vegetables

4 medium potatoes

peeled and thinly sliced

3 cups kale

chopped and stems removed

For Serving

Grated Parmesan cheese

optional

Crusty bread

optional

Preparation

Preparing the Sausages

Heat the Oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Use fresh Italian sausages for the best flavor.

Brown the Sausage

Add the sausage, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned.

Set Aside

Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

Cook the Onion

In the same pot, add diced onion and cook until softened.

Add Garlic

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Add Potatoes

Add sliced potatoes to the pot and toss to coat with the onions and garlic.

Do not overcook the potatoes at this stage; they will cook further in the broth.

Massage the Kale

Massage the kale with a pinch of salt to soften it before adding it to the soup.

Cooking Process

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.

Creaming the Soup

Stir in heavy cream and chopped kale, cook until kale is wilted.

Final Seasoning

Adjust soup with salt and pepper to taste, simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Plating & Serving