Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana is a hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. This healthy version features lean sausage, fresh kale, and creamy potatoes, making it both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Lean Italian sausage - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Yellow onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrots - 1 medium, diced
• Potatoes - 200 grams, cubed
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Kale - 100 grams, chopped
• Heavy cream - 50 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon
• Parmesan cheese - 20 grams, grated (for serving)

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and diced carrots, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Crumble the lean Italian sausage into the pot and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Stir in the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
6. Add the chopped kale and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.
7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A and C from the kale and carrots.
• Provides a good source of lean protein from the sausage.

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