Authentic Zuppa Toscana Recipe: Easy & Delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 5 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 bunch fresh spinach, tough stems removed

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the recipe.
2. In a Dutch oven, cook Italian sausage with red pepper flakes over medium-high heat until the sausage is browned and cooked through, approximately 10-15 minutes. Drain excess grease and set aside.
3. In the same Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until it reaches a crispy texture, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the bacon, but leave a small amount of drippings. Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, around 5 minutes.
5. Pour in chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
6. Introduce the potatoes and let them simmer until they are easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
7. Lower the heat to medium, then incorporate cream, cooked sausage, and spinach into the soup.
8. Continue to cook and stir until the spinach has wilted and the sausage is heated through. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 554 kcal
• Fat Content: 33 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 2386 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 99 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 46 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g