Better than Zuppa Toscana

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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.

Submitted by Jeanne Garber
Published on June 4, 2016
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

171 home cooks made it!

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 43%
Vitamin C 67mg 74%
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.