Zupa Toscana Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Tuscan sunshine! This Zuppa Toscana recipe is a hearty and flavorful soup that’s inspired by the Italian classic, but sure to win over your taste buds with its creamy broth, savory sausage, and crispy kale.
Imagine: tender potatoes and Italian sausage simmering in a rich, garlic-infused broth with creamy white beans and kale for a touch of green. Finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a crusty bread for dipping, it’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day or a satisfying family meal.
Here’s why you’ll love it:
- Easy to make: Packed with flavor but requires minimal effort.
- Warm and comforting: Perfect for chilly nights or anytime you crave a cozy meal.
- Adaptable: Customize it with your favorite vegetables, sausage variations, or even make it vegetarian.
Ready to embrace the flavors of Tuscany and experience the magic of Zuppa Toscana? Continue reading for the recipe below and get ready to savor every comforting spoonful!
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
Ingredients
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- 1 bag of cannelini beans
- 2 pounds of mild Italian sausage
- 1 peels and small diced yellow onion
- 3 small diced stalks of celery
- 2 peeled small diced carrots
- 5 cloves of finely minced garlic
- 1/4 cup of flour
- 96 ounces of chicken stock
- 2–3 Parmesan cheese rinds
- 3 russet potatoes, sliced
- 8 strips of chopped, crisp cooked bacon
- 1 head of roughly chopped kale
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- chopped fresh oregano and basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the beans to a large container and cover them completely in water. Let sit overnight and then drain, set aside.
- Add sausage to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic to the pot and sweat the vegetables for 6-8 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the flour until combined and then add back in the sausage, the beans, chicken stock, and cheese rinds, and cook over low heat until the beans are tender.
- Next, add in the potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
- Finish by adding the back, kale, heavy cream, salt and pepper and then serve.
Keywords: Soup, Beans, Sausage, Italian, Olive Garden Copycat, Cream, Side Dish, Main Dish
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