🥣 Zuppa Toscana Soup
Zuppa Toscana is a creamy Italian-style soup made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and a rich broth. It’s hearty, comforting, and tastes like something from a restaurant—but it’s simple to make at home.
🛒 Ingredients
- 300–400g Italian sausage (or minced meat with seasoning) Italian sausage
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4–5 medium potatoes (sliced or diced) Potato
- 1 bunch kale (chopped) Kale
- 4–5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
🔥 Step 1: Cook the sausage
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add sausage and cook until browned and crumbly.
- Remove excess fat if needed.
🧄 Step 2: Build the flavor base
- Add onion to the same pot and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
🥔 Step 3: Cook the potatoes
- Add sliced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
🥬 Step 4: Add kale & sausage
- Stir in cooked sausage.
- Add chopped kale and simmer for 3–5 minutes until wilted.
🥛 Step 5: Make it creamy
- Lower heat.
- Stir in heavy cream.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
🍽️ Step 6: Serve
- Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic toast.
😋 Result
You get:
- Creamy, rich broth
- Savory, seasoned sausage
- Soft potatoes and tender greens
- A cozy, restaurant-style soup
If you want, I can also make:
- 🧄 Olive Garden-style copycat version
- 🥓 Bacon Zuppa Toscana variation
- 🥦 Low-carb keto version (no potatoes)
