GF Homemade Zuppa Toscano Soup

 

Ingredients Recipe #1

1 pound of (chicken or pork) sausage, cooked

1 medium-sized onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups of chicken stock

2 large potatoes, thinly sliced

1 cup of chopped kale

3 tablespoons of heavy cream

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes: For a touch of heat.
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese: Adds depth and richness to the soup.
• 2 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled: For a smoky garnish.

Ingredients Recipe #2

• 1 pound spicy Italian ground sausage - use mild for kid-friendly
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ white onion - diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 4-5 yellow potatoes - cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 teaspoons salt - or to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 cups chopped kale
• chopped bacon or bacon bits and grated parmesan cheese for topping - optional

Instructions

• In a large pot saute sausage 5-6 minutes until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a plate and set aside. 
  
• In the same pot, add butter and saute onions over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute until fragrant. 
• Add chicken broth, water, potatoes, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. 
• Stir in kale, and heavy cream. 
• Add sausage. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with grated parmesan cheese and/or bacon if desired. 
  

Notes

The sausage: if you have regular ground sausage, simply add 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning or Herbs de Provence + a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.