Zuppa Toscana is a rich, comforting soup filled with tender potatoes, savory sausage, and a creamy broth. It’s an easy, cozy meal that’s perfect for cold days or anytime you want something warm and satisfying.
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Ingredients
Ground meat
The hearty base of the soup, adding rich, savory flavor. Sausage, beef, or turkey all work well depending on what you prefer.
Butter
Used to sauté the aromatics and add a little richness to the broth.
Garlic
Brings depth and warmth to the soup. Fresh garlic adds the best flavor.
Onion
Thinly sliced onions soften as they cook and create a flavorful foundation.
Italian seasoning
A simple blend that adds classic herb flavor without extra effort.
White beans
Add creaminess and extra protein, making the soup more filling and hearty.
Water
Forms the base of the broth and allows the flavors to simmer together.
Powdered broth
Enhances the soup with savory depth. Chicken or vegetable broth powder both work well.
Heavy cream
Creates the signature creamy texture that makes this soup so comforting.
Potatoes
A classic Zuppa Toscana ingredient that adds heartiness and makes the soup satisfying.
Frozen spinach
Adds color and nutrients while keeping prep simple.
Parmesan cheese
Finishes the soup with a salty, cheesy richness that ties everything together.
Ingredients
Sauté onion and garlic in butter
In a separate pan, cook sausage over medium heat. Add in the Italian seasoning
In another pot, boil water and cook the potatoes for 8 minutes
In a separate large pot add the onion and garlic mixture, the water, broth powder, beans, heavy cream, meat, and potatoes
Simmer for 15 minutes
Add the frozen spinach and cook until thawed
Add the Parmesan cheese and serve
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Zuppa Toscana
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 15 oz beans white
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp powdered broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups chopped potatoes
- 1 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter
- In a separate pan, cook sausage over medium heat. Add in the Italian seasoning
- In another pot, boil water and cook the potatoes for 8 minutes
- In a separate large pot add the onion and garlic mixture, the water, broth powder, beans, heavy cream, meat, and potatoes
- Simmer for 15 minutes
- Add the frozen spinach and cook until thawed
- Add the Parmesan cheese and serve
