Zuppa Toscana
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat

  2. Cook the bacon until browned and crispy

  3. Remove from heat

  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon pieces to a paper towel lined plate, set aside

  5. Reserve the bacon dripping in the pan

  6. While the bacon is cooking, heat olive oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot (with lid) set over medium-high heat

  7. Add the sausage, crumbling it as it cooks, about 10 minutes

  8. Using a colander, drain the sausage, then add to the plate with the bacon.Turn the heat down to medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat

  9. Add the onion to pot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes

  10. Add a little chicken stock to deglaze the pan if necessary

  11. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.Pour in chicken stock, scrapping the bottom of the pot

  12. Add in the chili powder, potatoes and zucchinis, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil, this will take about 5-10 minutes

  13. Reduce the heat to medium-low and boil for 5 minutes longer or until potatoes and zucchini are are tender

  14. Return the cooked sausage, ¾ of the bacon, heavy cream, kale and ¼ cup parmesan cheese

  15. Stir and cook 2-5 minutes until kale is wilted.Add the salt and pepper, adjust to taste

  16. Serve in bowls, topped with remaining bacon, remaining parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥜Nut-free🥑Keto...

Category🍲Soup

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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