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Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages

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 Troy·
Hearty Italian Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausages
Prep
23 min
Cook
1 h 10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
6

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sausages

  1. 1

    Heat the Oil

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

    Tip: Use fresh Italian sausages for the best flavor.

  2. 2

    Brown the Sausage

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

  3. 3

    Set Aside

    Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Preparing the Vegetables

  1. 1

    Cook the Onion

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 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. 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. 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. 2

    Creaming the Soup

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

  3. 3

    Final Seasoning

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

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