Description

Craving a bowl of cozy comfort? Zuppa Toscana delivers rich, creamy goodness in every bite. This one-pot Italian-inspired soup features savory sausage, crispy bacon, buttery potatoes, and hearty kale in a silky broth. It’s perfect for quick dinners, lazy weekends, or meal prepping your weekly warm-up. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea or heartwarming soup recipe, this easy recipe is a must-try that hits all the right notes. Loved by families and foodies alike, it brings restaurant-level flavor straight to your kitchen. Ideal for anyone searching for easy dinner ideas, cold-weather comfort food, or hearty homemade soups.

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage

6 slices thick-cut bacon

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

3 cups Yukon gold potatoes, diced

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups kale, chopped

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook chopped bacon in a large pot until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving a bit of fat in the pot.

2. Add sausage to the pot and brown it thoroughly, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. Stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.

4. Pour in chicken broth and add potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until potatoes are fork-tender.

5. Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

6. Lower the heat and add heavy cream. Let it warm without boiling. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Return bacon to the pot. Serve hot, optionally garnished with more bacon or parmesan.

Notes

For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut cream.

To freeze: make without cream and add it after reheating for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 490
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1120mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: zuppa toscana, Italian soup, creamy sausage soup, Olive Garden copycat, easy dinner