Zuppa Toscana Recipe: Hearty Italian Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A delicious Zuppa Toscana recipe featuring turkey bacon for a healthier twist on a classic Italian soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large potatoes, diced
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in kale, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Chop the turkey bacon and stir it back into the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, Italian Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Soup