Name: Easy Zuppa Toscana Creamy Copycat Recipe for Cozy Mornings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed; 6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium; 2 large russet potatoes, diced (skin on); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups kale, stems removed, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional); Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)

Description

Craveworthy Easy Zuppa Toscana soup a creamy restaurantcopycat you can make at home for cozy mornings and comforting heartwarming meals today

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed

6 cups chicken broth, low-sodium

2 large russet potatoes, diced (skin on)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups kale, stems removed, chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving (optional)

Instructions

In a large heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove excess fat, leaving about 1–2 tablespoons in the pot.

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent and starting to caramelize, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 12–15 minutes.

Stir in the chopped kale and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the greens are tender and vibrant green.

Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Warm through for 2–3 minutes, then taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Do not boil after adding the cream to keep it silky.

Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Garnish with a light grating of Parmesan and a pinch of parsley if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic knots.

Notes

A cozy, weeknight-friendly Zuppa Toscana featuring Italian sausage, potatoes, kale, and a silky cream finish, all cooked in one pot in under an hour.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 480 calories
Sugar: 6 g
Fat: 28 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 28 g

Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, sausage soup, potato soup, kale soup, Italian soup, one-pot soup, weeknight dinner, cozy soup