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Zuppa Toscana Soup


  • Author: Camille Styles
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This is a lightened-up version of the classic Zuppa Toscana soup, thanks to a little less cream and lots more veggies. It’s nourishing and delicious and packed with protein—and it makes the perfect leftovers to enjoy all week.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces mild Italian sausage (1/2 pound)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 68 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1″ cubes (about 3 cups) – or sub in sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into 1” pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 bunch lacinato kale, destemmed & coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half (you can swap in coconut milk for all dairy)
  • garnish with fresh thyme, lots of grated parmesan, and olive oil


Instructions

  1. Cook the Italian sausage and red pepper flakes in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the sausage is crumbly and browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Warm a tablespoon of olive oil in dutch oven, then stir in the chopped onions, carrots, minced garlic, and italian seasoning; cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cubed potatoes, kale, and cauliflower and simmer until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium; gradually stir in the milk, half-and-half, and cooked sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is warmed through. Serve immediately topped with thyme, parmesan, and olive oil.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • This soup is gluten-free, and can be made dairy-free by swapping the milk and half-and-half for a nondairy substitute like coconut milk.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40

Keywords: zuppa toscana soup