Name: Zuppa Toscana
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon; 6 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed (about 2 links); 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups); 4 cups chopped trimmed kale; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper

Zuppa Toscana

4.6

(5)

4 Reviews

This creamy soup is packed with savory flavor from Italian sausage and bacon. But don't worry, we tucked in healthy ingredients too, like kale and white beans, for added nutrition and fiber to round out a healthy dinner or packable lunch.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on July 10, 2019

Prep Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 slices bacon
6 ounces sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed (about 2 links)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
4 cups chopped trimmed kale
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add sausage to the pot and cook, breaking up any large chunks with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth and potatoes, scraping up browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in kale and beans. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes more. Stir in cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle over each serving of soup.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate soup for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326	Calories
17g	Fat
35g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 15g	29%
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Vitamin A 1369IU	27%
Vitamin C 24mg	27%
Folate 50mcg	12%
Sodium 580mg	25%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 64mg	15%
Potassium 859mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.