Description
A comforting bowl of Tuscan Soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale in a creamy broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian Sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or equivalent)
- 2 cups Kale, chopped
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or alternative)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. As it cooks, break it up with your wooden spoon until it’s browned and fragrant, approximately 5–7 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics: Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic releases its delightful aroma.
- Add potatoes & broth: Stir in the diced potatoes, ensuring they are well-coated with the flavors. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, letting the potatoes become tender.
- Fold in the kale: Add the chopped kale, stirring until just wilted—this should only take a couple of minutes.
- Creamy finish: Gently pour in the heavy cream, swirling it into the pot.
- Seasoning: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Final simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day! Store it in the fridge overnight, and consider adding beans or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg