Name: Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ pound turkey bacon; 1 lb beef sausage; 4 russet potatoes; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 ½ cups kale or chopped spinach; 3 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth; 2 cups heavy cream; Salt and pepper to taste

Description

Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup is a hearty and savory Italian-American soup featuring tender potatoes, spicy sausage, smoky turkey bacon, and nutrient-rich kale, simmered together in a rich and creamy broth. Perfect for cozy fall meals, this soup balances robust flavors with a comforting, creamy texture.

Ingredients

Meats

½ pound turkey bacon
1 lb beef sausage

Vegetables

4 russet potatoes
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ cups kale or chopped spinach

Liquids & Dairy

3 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream

Seasonings

Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook bacon: Cook ½ pound turkey bacon in a skillet for 5 minutes until crisp. Crumble the cooked bacon and set it aside on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess fat.
Cook sausage: In the same or separate skillet, cook 1 lb beef sausage until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare potatoes: Peel 4 russet potatoes. Slice each potato in half, then cut into quarter-inch thick half-moon slices or quarter the potatoes and slice those into ¼-inch thick quarter circles for bite-sized pieces.
Boil potatoes: In a large pot, bring 3 cans of chicken broth to a boil. Add the sliced potatoes and boil for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Sauté aromatics: While potatoes are boiling, sauté 1 medium diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes until soft and fragrant. Set aside.
Combine ingredients: Once the potatoes are tender, add the cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, crumbled bacon, and 2 ½ cups of kale to the pot. Boil for 2-3 minutes until the kale starts to wilt.
Add cream and season: Reduce heat to low, then stir in 2 cups heavy cream. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Originally Posted on November 19, 2013
Updated on October 12, 2023
Use kale for authentic flavor, but chopped spinach is a good substitute.
Adjust the level of spiciness by choosing mild or spicy sausage as desired.
This soup is perfect for making ahead; flavors deepen if prepared a day in advance.