Hearty Zuppa Toscana with a Kick

Hearty Zuppa Toscana with a Kick

60 mins
easy
6 servings

A vibrant and flavorful Zuppa Toscana soup, perfect for a cozy evening. This recipe elevates the classic with a touch of spice and tender potatoes.

Comfort FoodItalianSoup

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1.00 poundItalian Sausage(Mild Italian sausage, remove casing if desired)
  • 4.00 slicesBacon(Cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Diced)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 6.00 mediumPotatoes(Thinly sliced)
  • 5.00 cansChicken Broth((13.75 oz each))
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Cream(Full-fat for best flavor)
  • 0.25 bunchSpinach(Fresh, tough stems removed)
  • 1.25 teaspoonsRed Pepper Flakes(Crushed)

Instructions

1

Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

3

Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Estimated time: 6 minutes

4

Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add sliced potatoes and reduce heat to low.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

6

Stir in heavy cream and reserved bacon.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Serve hot, garnished with extra bacon crumbles if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes