Creamy Hearty Zuppa Toscana: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

This Hearty Zuppa Toscana is a creamy soup that warms you from the inside out, featuring potatoes, Italian sausage, and kale, perfect for cold days.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Comfort Foods

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute any neutral oil if needed
1 medium Yellow Onion can be swapped with shallots
3 cloves Garlic fresh is preferable
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning dried oregano and basil can be used as substitutes
1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes adjust according to your spice preference
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt use table salt as a substitute if needed
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper fresh ground is recommended

For the Protein and Thickening

1 pound Mild Italian Sausage substitute turkey sausage for a healthier option
2 tablespoons Arrowroot Starch optional; other thickening agents include tapioca flour or cornstarch

For the Vegetables

2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes any waxy potato is suitable
4 cups Kale spinach can be an alternative

For the Liquid and Creaminess

4 cups Organic Chicken Broth swap for vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
1 cup Heavy Cream choose coconut milk or dairy-free milk based on dietary needs

For the Finishing Touches

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free option
1 tablespoon Lemon fresh juice is ideal

Equipment

large pot
Dutch oven

Method

Steps to Make

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic, along with Italian seasoning, chili flakes, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.
Introduce the mild Italian sausage to the pot. Break it into pieces as it cooks, browning it fully for about 8 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Stir in your choice of thickening agent, along with diced Yukon Gold potatoes, kale, organic chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated parmesan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the soup and sprinkle some extra parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup freezes wonderfully! Just be sure to cool completely before storing for up to 3 months.

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