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Zuppa Toscana

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"Italian Tuscan sausage soup."
Zuppa Toscana Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 152 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage
  • 2 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups kale - washed, dried, and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 quart water
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. Layer the sausage links onto a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until done. Cut in half length-wise, then cut at an angle into 1/2 inch slices.
  3. Place onions and bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are almost clear.
  4. Remove bacon and crumble. Set aside.
  5. Add garlic to the onions and cook an additional 1 minute. Add chicken base or bouillon, water, and potatoes, simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Add crumbled bacon, sausage, kale, and cream. Simmer 4 minutes and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 30, 2005 by Islander 
Great flavor. I'm a health nut so I doubled up on the kale and only used half the sausage as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2004 by JOBBLYMAN 
I'm giving this soup a 3 only because it inspired me to develop my own recipe for a similar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2007 by Lindsay 
After taking the advice of several other reviewers, I think this is one of the very best soups... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2004 by I'm nuts too... 
Good soup. I do however like it better with ground italian sausage (which I brown, not bake).... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2007 by ERock 
This was fantastic, and quite possibly better than the original. Instead of smoked sausage, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2003 by MILIFICENT 
My family and I absolutely love this recipe. It's rich and flavorful and closely matches the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2003 by GRANDROYAI 
WOW! This was so good. I dont really like the soup at the Olive Garden but my boyfriend has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 21, 2003 by Italian Elegance 
This recipe is truly wonderful! I had never had or made Zuppa Toscana before. My sister said... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2003 by XYZWYATT 
Everyone including 2-year-old loved this! We had to make 2 pots because we ate the first one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2003 by AENEA 
I enjoyed the flavor combinations in this soup, although it seemed extremely salty to me. ... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Zuppa Toscana

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 487

  • Total Fat: 37.6g
  • Cholesterol: 103mg
  • Sodium: 1760mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 16.3g

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