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Easy Ultimate Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

A hearty, creamy, flavor-packed Italian Zuppa Toscana soup made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and rich broth — ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 214
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 5 potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh kale chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and brown Italian sausage with red pepper flakes.
  2. Remove sausage, leaving 2 tbsp fat in pot.
  3. Sauté onion until translucent; add garlic.
  4. Add broth, water, and sliced potatoes; simmer until tender.
  5. Return sausage to pot and add kale; cook until wilted.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream gently.

Notes

Temper the cream with warm soup before adding to avoid curdling.