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Zuppa Toscana with cheese parmesan added to taste
Calvin Allen

Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana is an amazing soup that is easy to make and only takes about an hour It has great flavor and color and will soon be a family favorite.
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Total Time 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1 large onion diced or two small onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about clove
  • 8.5 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 6 medium potatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ΒΌ cup fresh spinach tough stems removed
  • Shredded parmesan cheese for topping Optional

Method
 

  1. Cook Italian sausage and red pepper in a frying pan over medium-high heat until crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Leaving some drippings.
  2. Cook onions and garlic in the same pan over medium heat until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Move the onion mixture to a large pot. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add potatoes and simmer until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; stir in cream, cooked sausage, and spinach. Cook and stir until spinach has wilted and sausage is warmed through
  5. Serve and top with cheese.