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Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Italian Comfort Food

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A comforting and creamy Italian soup featuring Italian sausage, kale, and blended potatoes for a velvety texture. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chopped kale, ribs removed (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned but not burnt. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook in the sausage fat for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup in the pot until creamy but still chunky. Alternatively, carefully blend half the soup in a regular blender and return it to the pot.
  5. Add chopped kale and cooked sausage to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until kale is tender but bright green.
  6. Turn off heat and stir in heavy cream. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Do not overcook the kale to avoid mushiness; add it towards the end and simmer 5-7 minutes. Browning the sausage well adds depth and smoky flavor. Use an immersion blender for easier and safer blending of hot soup. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, creamy soup, Italian soup, sausage soup, kale soup, comfort food, easy dinner

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