Tuscan Soup (Zuppa Toscana)

This classic Tuscan soup is traditionally made with chicken broth, Italian sausages, potatoes, and kale. Cream added at the end gives the soup its signature creamy texture and rich flavor. Here’s my version of this cozy and hearty dish  

Ingredients

• 2.5 L chicken broth (If you don’t have chicken broth, just add a bouillon cube to boiling water)

• 5 strips raw bacon

• 500 g raw Italian sausages (~5 sausages)

• 1 large onion

• 5 garlic cloves

• 3 medium potatoes

• 4 kale sprigs

• 2 cups cream (18–35%) / 480 ml

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• vegetable oil for cooking

• grated Parmesan for serving

Steps

1. Place a pot with water or broth on the heat

2. Cut bacon into cubes and fry until crispy

3. Transfer bacon to a paper towel

4. Remove sausage meat from casing, add to a pan and cook, breaking it up, until done

5. Cut potatoes into cubes and add to boiling water/broth

6. Add cooked sausage to the pot

7. Dice onion and sauté in vegetable oil until translucent

8. Add finely chopped garlic and cook until onion is golden

9. Add onion and garlic to the pot and simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes

10. Remove kale leaves from stems and chop finely

11. Add cream and kale to the soup, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil and simmer for 2–3 minutes

12. Serve topped with crispy bacon and Parmesan