Description
Craving a cozy, delicious dinner? This easy Zuppa Toscana recipe is the answer! A comforting, creamy soup packed with savory Italian sausage, crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and hearty kale—just like your favorite restaurant, but even better at home. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or hearty lunch. Try it for an easy dinner idea that will have everyone asking for seconds. This is one of the best soup food ideas for fall or winter!
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
6 slices bacon
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes
1 medium yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups fresh kale
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Chop bacon and cook in a large soup pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
3. Stir in chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add potatoes (peeled and diced) and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes.
5. Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream, and add red pepper flakes if using. Heat through but do not boil.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, topped with the crispy bacon. Enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream or try a plant-based cream.
Swap kale for baby spinach if you prefer a milder green.
Add extra veggies like carrots or zucchini for even more flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
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