Better than Zuppa Toscana Recipe

This better than zuppa Toscana recipe is a riff on the famous kale and sausage soup from Tuscany, Italy. Bacon gives this version a smoky flavor boost.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 508 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound mild pork sausage
• 6 large red potatoes, sliced
• 4 cups chopped fresh kale
• 0.5 pound bacon
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 3

Crumble bacon into a large soup pot; add sausage mixture, chicken broth, potatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Stir kale, sour cream, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into soup; cook until kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.