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Cozy Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe with Kale and Sausage

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A hearty and comforting soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender kale, and creamy broth, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed (spicy or mild)
  • 3 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chopped kale, tough stems removed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and stir to coat with aromatics and sausage fat. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12-15 minutes. Keep pot partially covered.
  4. Stir in chopped kale and reserved sausage. Simmer for another 5 minutes until kale softens but still holds texture.
  5. Lower heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Heat through without boiling. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature broth and cream to avoid curdling. Brown sausage slowly for better flavor. Remove tough kale stems and chop finely for best texture. Adjust seasoning last as sausage and broth can be salty. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream. Freeze soup without cream and add fresh cream when reheating.

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Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, sausage soup, kale soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, copycat recipe

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