Zappa Toscana recipe
Sure, here’s a recipe for Zuppa Toscana for 4 servings:
Ingredients:
- 340g Italian sausage (spicy or mild, according to preference)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions:
- In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a spoon as it cooks, until browned and cooked through. Remove any excess fat.
- Add diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and water, then add diced potatoes. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in chopped kale and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until wilted.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine and let the soup gently simmer for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), adjusting to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your delicious Zuppa Toscana!