Zuppa Tuscana
Zuppa Tuscana is a delicious Italian soup boasting spicy sausage, fresh vegetables including nutritious kale, and simple seasonings. A bowlful of this will fill your belly and leave a big smile on your face.
Ingredients
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch fresh kale
- 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
- 3 peeled chopped large russet potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 diced white onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ΒΌ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot, then add the sausage and cook for 5 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Strip the kale leaves from the woody stalks and discard the stalks before chopping or tearing the leaves into pieces.
- Stir in the kale and cook for a few minutes or until the kale wilts.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes (if using) and cream, and add salt and black pepper to taste.