How to Make Turkey Zuppa Toscana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey Zuppa Toscana is a hearty and comforting Italian soup that is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This delicious dish has its roots in the Tuscany region of Italy, where it is traditionally made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and a rich broth. In this recipe, we put a twist on the classic by using ground turkey instead of sausage, making it a healthier option without sacrificing any of the flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 pound leftover cooked turkey, pulled
  • ½ cup turkey drippings
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 russet baking potatoes, unpeeled and cubed
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 medium white onion, halved and sliced
  • 8 ounces chopped kale
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 1 cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Set cooked sausage aside.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in turkey, drippings, garlic, thyme, parsley, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Add water and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Stir in browned sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, and onion. Reduce temperature to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring soup every 10 minutes, for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Stir kale into the soup and reduce temperature to low. Simmer until kale wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir sour cream and milk into the soup, cover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    515 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 917mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 861mg