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Creamy Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe Easy Spicy Italian Sausage Soup

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A comforting and hearty soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, kale, and a creamy broth. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with bold, balanced flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 medium russet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the spicy Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Spoon out excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the sausage and cook until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add diced potatoes and pour in 6 cups chicken broth. Stir well, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped kale and cook for 5 minutes until wilted but still vibrant green. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and add red pepper flakes if using. Heat gently without boiling. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Stir well and let the soup warm through for a couple more minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Brown the sausage slowly to develop flavor and slight crispiness. Spoon out excess fat to avoid greasy soup. Add cream at the end over low heat to prevent curdling. For thicker soup, mash some potatoes before adding kale. This recipe can be adapted for slow cooker by browning sausage first and cooking on low for 4-6 hours.

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

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