Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, hearty Italian soup that's packed with flavor thanks to the addition of smoked sausage, garlic, and kale.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 slices bacon
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
• 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups kale - washed, dried, and shredded
• 1 quart water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange sausage links onto a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Cut in half lengthwise, then cut at an angle into 1/2-inch slices.

Step 3

Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until bacon is crispy and onions are tender. Remove bacon and crumble; set aside.

Step 4

Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add bouillon powder, water, and potatoes; simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer for 4 minutes and serve.