One-Pot Zuppa Toscana

August 12, 2025 by admin

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## 👩‍🍳 How to Make It (All in One Pot!)

### 1. **Brown the sausage**

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and cooked through. Use a spoon to break it into crumbles. Remove and set aside, leaving a little fat in the pot.

### 2. **Sauté the aromatics**

Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

### 3. **Add the potatoes and broth**

Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.

### 4. **Stir in sausage and kale**

Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir in the kale. Simmer for another 3–5 minutes until the kale wilts and softens.

### 5. **Add the cream**

Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Warm gently—do not boil. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.

### 6. **Serve hot**

Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan, if you like. Serve with crusty bread for the full experience!

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## 🧡 Why You’ll Love It

* **One-pot meal** = easy prep and cleanup
* Perfectly **balanced** between creamy and hearty
* Customizable for your preferences (mild or spicy sausage, kale or spinach, cream or lightened-up dairy)
* **Great for leftovers**—flavors get even better the next day

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## 🌿 Variations & Tips

* **Make it dairy-free**: Use full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream.
* **Add extra veggies**: Try chopped carrots or zucchini.
* **Want it thicker?** Mash a few potatoes in the pot before adding cream.
* **Go low-carb**: Substitute potatoes with cauliflower florets.

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## 🍲 Final Thoughts

This **One-Pot Zuppa Toscana** is everything a comforting soup should be—creamy, filling, flavorful, and easy enough for any night of the week. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out, and it only takes one pot to pull off.

Make a big batch—you’ll be glad you did!

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Would you like a printable version or tips for making it in a slow cooker or Instant Pot? Just let me know!