Homemade Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Zuppa Toscana is one of my go-to recipes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. I’ve been making this hearty soup almost every week for years, but somehow we never get tired of it. 

Filled with spicy Italian sausage, tender kale, chunks of potato, and just a touch of creaminess, this wonderful Zuppa Toscana is so flavorful and satisfying. 

If you love Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana, or Tuscan soup, this recipe is for you.  What’s more, I think you’ll agree this homemade version tastes even better than Olive Garden’s!  

The amazing thing about this zuppa recipe is that despite going together quickly and having just a few ingredients, it tastes like it simmered all day. 

Paired with a green salad and maybe some homemade bread for dunking, you’ll have a delicious, comforting supper on the table in just a few minutes.  

Quick and Easy Homemade Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Makes 4-5 servings

Ingredients:

6 cups free-range chicken broth or stock
1 small onion, chopped (I use pre-chopped frozen onion to save time)
1 package ground spicy or hot Italian sausage (use mild sausage if you don’t like a spicy soup)
1 clove minced garlic 
2 large russet potatoes or several small red potatoes, cubed or sliced into 1″ pieces (Note: for a keto friendly or low carb version, substitute coarsely chopped raw cauliflower for potato)
1 bunch kale, washed and chopped or torn (make sure to remove the stems)
½ cup cream, half and half, or milk of choice (full-fat canned coconut milk works well, too)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Optional topping:  grated Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese

Directions:

1. Crumble Italian sausage into a large stock pot or Dutch oven.  Add onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
2. Add chicken broth and potatoes to pot. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender but not mushy, which usually takes about 15 minutes, depending on the size of the potato cubes.
3. Add the kale to the pot and continue cooking until it’s just starting to wilt, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove pot from heat; add cream or milk, salt and pepper.
5. Serve topped with grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, if desired.

Enjoy! xo jane

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