Toscana Soup
Warm up your table with the rich and comforting flavors of Toscana Soup, a hearty Italian-inspired dish perfect for any occasion. This creamy, flavorful soup balances the spiced kick of crumbled Italian sausage, sautéed onions, and fragrant garlic with tender russet potatoes simmered in a savory chicken broth. A splash of heavy cream adds velvety smoothness, while fresh kale brings vibrant color and a nutritious touch to the bowl. Seasoned with a medley of salt, black pepper, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this wholesome soup is a perfect crowd-pleaser. Ready in just under an hour and serving six, Toscana Soup is an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or meal prep for the week. Serve hot with a crusty baguette or a side salad to turn this soul-soothing soup into a complete meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 3 medium Russet potatoes
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 cups Kale
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and break it into small pieces.
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
While the sausage cooks, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes. Add them to the pot along with the chicken broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Once the potatoes are tender, add the cooked sausage back into the pot.
Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Chop the kale, removing the tough stems, and add it to the soup.
Simmer for another 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and the flavors are well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.1 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.7 g | 449% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 603 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 9358 mg | 407% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 121.3 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 6014 mg | 128% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
