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20-Min Zuppa Toscana

Creamy Italian sausage and kale soup loaded with tender potatoes, carrots, and herbs. A weeknight weeknight take on the classic — ready in 20 minutes in one pot.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
32g
20-Min Zuppa Toscana
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Brown sausage in a large pot over medium-high, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Add potatoes, carrots, rosemary, and thyme. Pour in 4 cups broth or water. Bring to a boil.

  4. Step 4

    Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes until potatoes are just tender.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in chopped kale and cream. Simmer for 2 minutes until kale wilts. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Remove herb sprigs. Serve hot in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5+ quart capacity)
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board and knife

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