Zuppa Toscana
This zuppa toscana recipe is perfect for a cozy fall night, a romantic date night, or a girl's night! It's layered with textures to delight your palate and a flavor that will have your guests asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spicy or mild Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- parmesan rind, optional
- 1 tbsp The Spice Girl Kitchen Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 3-4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- freshly shaved parmesan and fresh cracked pepper, for serving
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, add the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. The sausage should contain enough fat to keep it from sticking, but you can add a drizzle of olive oil if it sticks. It's okay if the bottom of the pot gets a little brown. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. The sausage should be fully brown by this point.
- Add the potatoes, chicken broth, parmesan rind, Italian seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add in the kale, stir, cover again, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Test to see if the potatoes are tender by sliding a fork into one. The potatoes should be easily pierced by the fork. Add in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, stir, and simmer for 1-2 additional minutes.
- Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and serve with freshly shaved parmesan cheese and fresh cracked pepper. Enjoy!