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Creamy Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe Easy Spicy Italian Sausage Soup

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A rich, spicy, and comforting creamy soup featuring spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale in a flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes (about 1.3 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add spicy Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent and slightly golden. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic.
  3. Add sliced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. Return browned sausage to the pot and stir in chopped kale. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until kale wilts but remains vibrant.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream. Heat gently 3-5 minutes until warmed through but not boiling. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally garnish with freshly cracked black pepper or Parmesan cheese.

Notes

If soup is too thick after adding cream, stir in a splash more broth or water to loosen. Slice potatoes thinly for even cooking and to add body without mushiness. Add kale in the last 5 minutes to keep it vibrant and tender. Use medium heat to brown sausage for best flavor. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free sausage. Soup tastes better the next day as flavors meld. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently.

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

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