Zuppa Toscana Recipe: Indulgent Italian Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a hearty and delicious Zuppa Toscana recipe that combines the richness of Italian flavors with the healthiness of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes and cook until tender.
- Stir in the kale and heavy cream, cooking just until the kale wilts.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Chop the turkey bacon and stir back into the soup before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute turkey sausage.
- This soup freezes well for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, Italian soup, turkey bacon recipe