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Creamy potato and kale soup with bacon in rustic bowls, perfect comfort food for fall and winter.

The Best Zuppa Toscana

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 large yellow potatoes scrubbed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups kale stems removed and leaves torn into pieces
  • Optional toppings: crumbled cooked bacon and shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate and drain any excess grease.
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  • In the same pot, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Make sure not to burn it.
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  • Pour in the chicken broth and water, then add the potatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. They are done when a fork easily pierces the potatoes.
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  • Add the kale to the pot and cook until it turns bright green (about 2-3 minutes). Pour in the heavy cream and return the cooked sausage to the pot. Warm through, adjust seasoning.
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  • Pour the hot soup into bowls. You can top it up with crumbled bacon, a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and serve with a side of bread (preferably crusty!).
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Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 11gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 535mgFiber: 3g
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