Better than Zuppa Toscana

Name: Better than Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.5 pound bacon; 1 pound mild pork sausage; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 6 cups chicken broth; 6 large red potatoes, sliced; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 cups chopped fresh kale; 1 cup sour cream; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing

4.7

(57)

49 Reviews

11 Photos

After many attempts and revisions I think my version of this hearty soup is much better and lower in fat than the restaurant dish that inspired it. Enjoy! For a healthier option, use turkey sausage and low-fat sour cream.

Recipe by Jeanne Garber

Published on June 4, 2016

11

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

½ pound bacon
1 pound mild pork sausage
1 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 cups chicken broth
6 large red potatoes, sliced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups chopped fresh kale
1 cup sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnishing

Directions

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
Crumble bacon into a large soup pot; add sausage mixture, chicken broth, potatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
Stir kale, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese into the soup; cook until the kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

508	Calories
25g	Fat
52g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 508
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 1564mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 67mg	334%
Calcium 181mg	14%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1682mg	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.