Zuppa toscana

Zuppa toscana recipes have been around for centuries and are believed to have originated in Tuscany, Italy. The name zuppa toscana means "Tuscan soup" and the dish is typically made with a hearty beef broth, potatoes, kale or Swiss chard, and sometimes beans.

While the exact origins of zuppa toscana are unknown, the dish is thought to date back to the Middle Ages. It was likely created as a way to use up leftover ingredients and make a filling meal.

Over the centuries, the recipe has been adapted and changed to suit the tastes of different regions. In America, for example, zuppa toscana is often made with spicy sausage and creamy heavy cream.

Advice

Making zuppa toscana is a simple yet rewarding process. Start by browning the sausage in a pot over medium heat. Once the sausage is cooked, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Next, add the onions, garlic, potatoes and seasonings to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened. Then add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. After the soup has simmered for a few minutes, add the cooked sausage and kale and continue to simmer until the potatoes are soft. Finally, stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. With a few simple steps, you can create a delicious bowl of zuppa toscana.

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Recipes

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Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • accent seasoning
  • onion
  • water
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • russet potato
  • bacon
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Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

  • coconut milk
  • ground pork
  • italian sausage
  • parsley
  • red wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • basil
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • white
  • red pepper flake
  • kale
  • fennel seed
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • yellow potato
  • whole30 compliant bacon
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • salt
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Zuppa Toscana

  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • kale
  • red pepper
  • garlic
  • potato
  • chicken broth
  • bacon
  • salt
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Creamy Zuppa Toscana

  • water
  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • russet
  • kale
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • bacon
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
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Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

  • white
  • aidells chicken apple sausage
  • red pepper flake
  • kale
  • italian seasoning
  • coconut milk
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • yellow potato
  • whole30 compliant bacon
  • pepper
  • salt
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Creamy Zuppa Toscana

  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • bacon
  • heavy cream
  • garlic
  • kale
  • chicken broth
  • russet potato
  • salt
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Zuppa Toscana

  • kale
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • chili powder
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • bacon
  • parmesan cheese
  • pepper
  • russet potato
  • zucchini
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
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Keto Zuppa Toscana

  • italian sausage
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • cauliflower
  • red pepper flake
  • kale
  • onion
  • bacon
  • chicken stock
  • salt
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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

  • heavy cream
  • spinach
  • rounded garlic
  • bacon
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • fennel seed
  • italian sausage
  • chicken broth
  • russet potato
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Zuppa Toscana

  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • kale
  • yellow potato
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • bacon
  • black pepper
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
italian sausage
onion
garlic
kale
heavy cream
red pepper flake
bacon
chicken stock
chicken broth
russet potato
parmesan cheese
water
black pepper
all purpose flour
yellow potato
red pepper
pepper
coconut milk
white
fennel seed
whole30 compliant bacon
accent seasoning
ground pork
parsley
red wine vinegar
basil
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
oregano
thyme
milk
potato
russet
aidells chicken apple sausage
italian seasoning
chili powder
zucchini
olive oil
cauliflower
trader joe cauliflower gnocchi
chicken italian sausage
italian kale
spinach
rounded garlic
yukon gold potato
potato gnocchi
half
gnocchi

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • italian sausage

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 81%
  • italian sausage 75%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 69%
  • heavy cream 69%
  • kale 69%
  • onion 69%

Usual Ingredients

  • bacon 56%
  • chicken stock 50%
  • red pepper flake 50%

Rarey Ingredients

  • chicken broth 38%
  • russet potato 38%
  • parmesan cheese 31%