Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup

Name: Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage; 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 3 large Russet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds; 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; Salt and black pepper to taste; Red pepper flakes for serving

A hearty and comforting bowl of sausage, potato, and kale soup that tastes just like your favorite restaurant version.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is something so special about a big pot of soup simmering on the stove. This Zuppa Toscana is one of my family favorites because it is creamy, filling, and packed with fresh kale. It warms you up from the inside out and makes the whole kitchen smell wonderful.

My best tip for this recipe is to slice your potatoes into uniform pieces. If they are all about the same size, they will finish cooking at the same time and give the soup a perfect texture. Feel free to add an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese right before you serve it.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound Italian sausage
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 large Russet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes for serving

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Brown the sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until cooked through. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
2
In the same pot, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Add the diced onion and cook until soft.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
5
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and pour in the heavy cream.
6
Add the chopped kale and stir until the leaves wilt into the soup.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This soup tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to settle. You can also serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

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