This Creamy Zuppa Toscana is full of sausage, potatoes, and kale, all swimming together in a creamy broth. It makes an easy, hearty, and delicious dinner!
Hey y’all! I’m soooooo happy to be back with you all today! It’s been a long time since my last recipe post, and it feels nice to be back in the kitchen and behind the camera again.
In case you didn’t catch my post from last week, I took a few months off because I’m pregnant (YAY!) but have been dealing with severe sickness. I’ve been feeling much better over the past few weeks, and I’m SO very grateful for that!
This Zuppa Toscana came about because I had an abundance of potatoes in my pantry that I needed to use.
Even though I’m feeling better most days, there are still a lot of foods I haven’t been able to stomach again yet (here’s looking at you, bacon) and there are a few foods that have consistently helped me through on the bad days. Mashed potatoes and baked potatoes have been a solid standby, so I’ve kept them in good supply!
Now, I know this soup is a popular menu item at Olive Garden, but I have to admit that I’ve never ordered it there before! I guess I’m more of a pasta gal, myself. 😉
But, I’ve seen variations of it floating around on the internet before and I love all of the ingredients in it; potatoes, Italian sausage, kale, garlic, onions, etc. So I decided to give it a try and put my own spin on it, too.
My favorite kinds of soups are creamy ones, like Creamy Tomato Basil Soup or Creamy Chicken Fajita Soup, so I decided to do the same with this one.
I added in some softened cream cheese, and also a slurry of milk and flour to help thicken it slightly. I love the velvety texture cream cheese gives to soups, and my family really enjoyed it in this one, too!
Enjoy y’all!
Creamy Zuppa Toscana
This Creamy Zuppa Toscana is full of sausage, potatoes, and kale, all swimming together in a creamy broth. It makes an easy, hearty, and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage (I used mild)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon flour
- 3-4 cups chopped kale leaves, stems removed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you don't like too much spice, you can reduce this or leave it out)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Brown and crumble Italian sausage with the onions and garlic in a large skillet. Cook until no longer pink, drain fat, and set aside.
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In a large soup pot, bring chicken broth and potatoes to boil over high heat. Cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium and stir in the softened cream cheese. Stir and cook for about five minutes, until cheese is melted.
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In a small bowl, mix together the milk and flour, then stir into the soup. Cook for a couple minutes more. Season the soup with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
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Stir in the cooked sausage/onions and chopped kale and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
If you like this Creamy Zuppa Toscana, then you might also like:
Chipotle Corn Chowder
Danielle Wolter says
April 10, 2019 at 6:07 amglad you’re feeling better! this soup looks incredible, it’s breakfast and it’s what i wish i was eating right now!
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says
April 10, 2019 at 5:59 amIt must be a relief to be able to enjoy some real food again. This dish looks and sounds delicious. I do like a bowl of hearty food that makes you feel good and comforted. Full of tasty ingredients and lots of goodness.
Jacqueline Debono says
April 10, 2019 at 5:32 amI was going to say congratulations on your pregnancy but I noticed this recipe isn’t recent so I guess you had your baby a while back! This soup looks delicious. I’ve never added sausage to zuppa Toscana but it sounds yummy! Have to try that!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
April 10, 2019 at 3:45 amThis looks SO delicious, a must try dinner for the family for sure!
Neli Howard says
April 10, 2019 at 3:14 amThank you so much for this recipe it’s so yummy ,quick & easy!And my husband absolutely loved this soup!
Cara says
March 1, 2019 at 3:54 pmOh my gosh !!This soup is so awesome ! I loved that it is so creamy and the kick what my husband loved. Perfect dinner for a cold winter night!
Samantha McConnaughey says
January 16, 2019 at 8:11 pmI made this tonight…and oh. my. goodness. AMAZING! I can’t wait to make this for guests sometime! Thank you for the perfect soup recipe!
Ashlyn says
February 1, 2019 at 8:39 amSo glad you enjoyed it!!
Taylor Kiser says
August 6, 2018 at 11:37 pmThis looks crazy delicious! Perfect way to warm up when the cold temps come back!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
August 6, 2018 at 11:21 pmI love this soup! It’s so hearty and flavorful. I like your addition of cream cheese- can’t wait to try it!
Jillian says
August 6, 2018 at 10:44 pmThis looks delicious!
Jessica Levinson says
August 6, 2018 at 7:46 pmWhat a great way to use up an abundance of potatoes! So perfect for fall and winter dinners!
Cindy Gordon says
August 6, 2018 at 7:24 pmThis is perfect for lazy summer nights!
Daniel A Bryant says
February 26, 2018 at 1:37 pmFor a low carb version You can substitute cauliflower for the potatoes! I actually believe it also has a better flavor this way!
Ashlyn says
February 28, 2018 at 10:30 amI love that idea! Cauliflower is such a great low carb substitute!
Dee says
January 26, 2017 at 1:20 amI’m so glad you’re feeling better because this soup looks amazing! Cream soups are my favorite kind!
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:43 amThank you, Dee!
Sabrina says
January 25, 2017 at 10:57 pmWhat a delicious soup! I love zuppa toscana!
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:43 amMe too, it’s so yummy!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
January 25, 2017 at 8:13 pmCongratulations on your pregnancy! I hope you’re feeling better. 🙂 If nothing else, I hope this soup provided some much needed comfort goodness. It looks like the best kind of comfort food.
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:43 amThank you so much, Erin! It’s definitely comfort food!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
January 25, 2017 at 7:38 pmThis is one of my favorite soups! This looks wonderful!
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:44 amThank you, Des!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
January 25, 2017 at 12:45 pmOne of my favorite soups! Making it at home is a great way to get my soup fix without having to go out!
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:44 amI agree!!
Lora @savoringitaly says
January 25, 2017 at 11:52 amCongrats on your pregnancy! I know the beginning months can be rough. Hope you feel great again soon! Wonderful and comforting soup!
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:44 amThank you, Lora!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
January 25, 2017 at 11:41 amI want this for dinner! Looks amazing.
Ashlyn says
January 26, 2017 at 8:45 amThanks Jocelyn!