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a creamy Tuscan soup with sausage, green kale, and potato chunks in a rich broth, shown in a wide horizontal shot in a rustic bowl with crusty bread beside, on a wooden table, warm cozy light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Zuppa Toscana with Kale and Sausage

Creamy Tuscan Soup with Italian Sausage Kale and Potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 4 potatoes cubed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups kale chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and brown the sausage, breaking it up, until cooked through.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, add the potatoes and red pepper flakes, and simmer 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in the kale and cook 3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, warming gently without boiling.
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve.

Notes

Add the cream over low heat so it stays smooth and doesn't curdle.