Zuppa Toscana Soup: A Cozy Turkey Bacon Delight Perfect for Home Cooking
A delicious and comforting Zuppa Toscana soup made with turkey bacon, vegetables, and a creamy broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until softened.
- Add red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in kale and heavy cream, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add crumbled bacon back into the pot.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can substitute turkey bacon with chicken sausage.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Zuppa Toscana Soup, turkey bacon, comforting soup