Description
This Comforting Zuppa Toscana delivers irresistible flavor with rich bacon, savory sausage, and tender potatoes. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a hearty meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon diced
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 cups kale chopped, large stems removed (170 grams)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, draining excess grease but keeping the pot.
- Return the pot to medium heat, add the Italian sausage, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until browned.
- Add the diced onions, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the potato pieces and reduce heat to simmer for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Then, add the heavy cream to the pot.
- Return the reserved bacon to the pot and adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Use fresh kale for optimal texture and flavor.
Feel free to substitute with low-fat cream for a lighter version.
Add extra toppings like grated Parmesan for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg