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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

This Zuppa Toscana recipe brings the taste of an Italian tretoria directly into your kitchen. A heartfelt and comfortable soup, it is located in a creamy, delicious broth, a creamy, delicious broth, a hearty and comfortable soup. The prosperity of the cream beautifully balances with spicy sausages and earthen greens, making it a favorite for the family's dinner or comfortable nights. Inspired by the popular version served in Olive Garden, it is easy to create a homemade version and even more tasty. Perfect with crusty bread on the side!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), crumbled
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup vessel, cook chopped bacon on medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leave about 1 tbsp of dripping in the pot.
  • Add Kerbal Italian sausage to the pot. Cook until it turns brown and cooked through it. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in diced onion and cook to translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and step for 1 minute.
  • Pour the chicken in the broth and bring a boil. Add chopped potatoes and reduce heat in a boil. Cook until the potatoes become soft for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped cail and cook for additional 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, then stir in heavy cream. Let the soup heat without boiling.
  • Season with salt, pepper and alternative red chili to taste.
  • Garnish with a bull, crispy bacon in the bowl, and serve hot.
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