Toscana Soup

Warm up your soul with a comforting bowl of Toscana Soup, a rich and hearty classic inspired by Italian flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory Italian sausage, tender russet potatoes, and velvety heavy cream to create a luscious, creamy base, perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. A handful of fresh kale adds a pop of color and nutrition, making this soup as wholesome as it is satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simmering pot of goodness ready in under an hour, Toscana Soup is the ultimate one-pot meal for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, crowd-pleasing feast! Keywords: Toscana Soup recipe, creamy soup, Italian sausage soup, kale and potato soup, hearty winter meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 3 medium Russet potatoes
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 3 cups Kale
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and break it into small pieces.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

While the sausage cooks, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Remove the cooked sausage from the pot and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Step 5

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 7

Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes. Add them to the pot along with the chicken broth.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 9

Once the potatoes are tender, add the cooked sausage back into the pot.

Step 10

Stir in the heavy cream and season the soup with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 11

Chop the kale, removing the tough stems, and add it to the soup.

Step 12

Simmer for another 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and the flavors are well blended.

Step 13

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2854 grams (2854.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2937

Total Fat 200.10g	257%
Saturated Fat 89.70g	449%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.00g
Cholesterol 603mg	201%
Sodium 9358mg	407%
Total Carbohydrate 146.90g	53%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 21.10g
Protein 121.30g	243%

Vitamin D 181IU	907%
Calcium 482mg	37%
Iron 18mg	97%
Potassium 6014mg	128%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 20.4%