How to Make "OG" Zuppa Toscana Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of soup to warm you up on a chilly evening, and one of the most comforting and satisfying options out there is Zuppa Toscana. This classic Italian soup is a real crowd-pleaser, with its combination of savory sausage, tender potatoes, and hearty greens, all simmered together in a rich and creamy broth.

And while Zuppa Toscana is a beloved dish in its own right, there's a version of this soup that takes things to the next level: "OG" Zuppa Toscan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 4 strips bacon, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic puree
  • 10 cups water
  • 5 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ bunch kale, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine sausage and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until sausage is brown and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat; transfer sausage to a bowl and set aside.
  • Cook onion, bacon, and garlic in the same skillet over medium-low heat until bacon is crisp and onions are soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine water and chicken bouillon in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir in potatoes; cook until soft, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour in cream; simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add sausage, onion mixture, and kale; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    442 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 1780mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 696mg