Description
There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of Classic Zuppa Toscana Soup to warm your soul. This easy dinner recipe is perfect for weeknight meals and cozy weekends. With rich Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and earthy kale in a garlic-infused broth, this comforting soup checks all the boxes for quick dinners, healthy snacks, and cold-weather food ideas.
Whether you’re after a cozy dinner idea, looking to meal prep, or just need something hearty and satisfying, this easy soup recipe is your go-to. It’s also a favorite among breakfast-for-dinner fans who crave something savory and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh bread or baguette, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot. Add sausage and brown it, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Remove sausage and set aside. Sauté chopped onion in the drippings until translucent. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in kale and browned sausage. Simmer 5 more minutes.
- Add heavy cream, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Warm through without boiling.
- Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner